CommonSpirit lays off 2K, reports $1.4B operating loss
The Catholic health system reported another round of layoffs, this time affecting ancillary, support and overhead positions.
Kaiser unions issue unfair labor practice strike notice as bargaining further breaks down
Leaders of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions announced on Friday that over 75,000 members will strike from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 if labor and management cannot agree to new contract terms.
CMS to get ‘tougher’ on Medicare Advantage, official promises
CMS Deputy Administrator Jon Blum signaled regulators could increasingly crack down on bad actors in the MA program, which now covers more than half of Medicare seniors.
Kaiser unions issue a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice as bargaining further breaks down
Leaders of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions announced on Friday that over 75,000 members will strike from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 if labor and management cannot agree to new contract terms.
Federal agencies propose increase to No Surprises Act administrative fees
On Thursday, the HHS and other departments proposed a rule that would raise the independent dispute resolution process fees from $50 to $150. Last month, a federal court vacated a rate of $350.
Biden administration seeks to erase medical debt from credit reports
In kicking off a medical debt rulemaking process, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to tackle what is a “serious pain point” for many families, Director Rohit Chopra said Thursday.
CMS requires 30 states to pause Medicaid disenrollments after systems error
Nearly 500,000 people will regain Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage after being improperly removed from the rolls during redeterminations, according to the HHS.
CommonSpirit launches value-based management platform for physicians
The nonprofit giant is the latest healthcare organization trying to position itself as an attractive partner for independent physicians who want to transition to value-based payment arrangements.
The one code Congress must support: G2211
Presidents of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians argue for reforms in the national physician payment system.
Teladoc appoints former Tenet executive to board of directors
Eric Evans joins the board after previously serving as president of hospital operations at Tenet Healthcare.