Interstate travel for abortion care has doubled since 2020: Guttmacher
The data highlights how convenient access to abortion care has been eliminated in many states after the fall of Roe v. Wade last summer.
HHS’ new cyber framework includes stricter requirements, potential penalties
The agency’s plans include working with Congress to receive funding and authority to support hospitals’ cyber infrastructure — and eventually enforce requirements.
Michigan doubles fines for violence against healthcare workers
As violence against healthcare workers continues to rise, the Great Lake state will issue harsher penalties in an attempt to deter workplace assault and harassment.
Clover Health exits ACO REACH
The beleaguered insurer will leave the accountable care program at the end of the 2023 performance year following disappointing results in Medicare direct contracting.
Steward Health Care to close Massachusetts hospital amid financial troubles
The for-profit operator said low reimbursement rates and financial challenges will cause it to shutter the 182-bed facility.
Chicago area NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst rebrands to Endeavor Health
The name change comes nearly two years after the merger between the Chicago-area health systems closed.
Corporate healthcare ownership reduces care quality, physician survey finds
As the rate of corporate-owned healthcare practices rise, providers say a lack of autonomy leads to diminished patient care.
Veteran’s lawsuit alleges VA Oracle EHR delayed cancer diagnosis
The suit alleges an army veteran’s diagnosis was held up for months due to errors with the electronic health record.
CVS overhauls how its retail pharmacies charge for prescription drugs
Under the new model, CVS’ pharmacy network will price drugs based on the amount the company paid for them, plus a defined markup and additional pharmacist fee.
CMS says states could lose funding over Medicaid redeterminations issues
The interim final rule, which is set to go into effect Wednesday, comes as nearly 11.8 million people have been removed from the safety-net insurance.