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.
Nearly 80,000 Kaiser workers authorize potential strike as final bargaining session begins
Union and Kaiser Permanente representatives have one final negotiation left to work out contract terms. Otherwise, 80,000 workers will strike in what would be the largest work stoppage in the industry’s history.
Staffing firm American Physician Partners files for bankruptcy
The company said the COVID-19 pandemic, rising labor costs and a “problematic” implementation of the No Surprises Act challenged its finances.
Cigna hit with second class-action suit over claims automation software
The lawsuit was filed in Connecticut and seeks class action status to represent all consumers nationwide who had claims reviewed by PxDx.
Frustration over surprise billing implementation builds in House hearing
Bipartisan lawmakers joined together to voice concerns about the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which critics say has created barriers to care.
PBMs, PhRMA trade blame over drug costs in House hearing
Pharmacy benefit manager lobby PCMA and drugmaker lobby PhRMA pointed fingers over problems in the prescription supply chain during the House committee’s second PBM hearing on Tuesday.
Home health advocates raise alarm over payment cuts, access to care
A new payment model and reimbursement cuts are straining home health agencies, but more data may be needed to fully evaluate the model, advocates and researchers said during a Senate finance committee hearing.
Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS staffing thresholds
In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.
Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS nurse staffing thresholds
In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.
Ochsner Health launches generative AI pilot for patient messaging
The New Orleans-based health system will use generative artificial intelligence to draft messages to patients, which will be reviewed and edited by clinicians.