Indiana hospital settles suit over 2021 data breach, will pay $250K
The state alleged the hospital knew about security issues before the attack and failed to directly notify patients for more than 200 days.
Walmart reportedly exploring ChenMed acquisition
If the deal reported by Bloomberg solidifies, Walmart would be the latest retailer to snap up a value-based primary care chain for seniors, following in the footsteps of rivals CVS, Amazon and Walgreens.
Employers expect health benefit costs to climb 5.4% in 2024, survey finds
High inflation, labor shortages and industry consolidation contributed to the projected increase, according to a new survey of employers from consultancy Mercer.
CVS shuffles C-suite, appoints CFO as head of health services
Shawn Guertin will now helm the healthcare giant’s suite of care delivery businesses, including Oak Street and Signify, as CVS undergoes a major corporate restructuring following flagging profits.
Medical credit cards ‘exploit loopholes’ in healthcare debt protection, report finds
The credit cards, which can promise patients deceptive no- or low-interest rates, are increasingly being offered in hospitals and physician offices.
Sanford Health shakes up C-suite
CEO Bill Gassen told employees that “new voices” on the executive team would help the nonprofit health system remain agile in the years ahead.
Walgreens to pay $44M to settle claims over fraudulent Theranos tests
Patients who bought a Theranos blood test would receive double the amount they paid for it.
MA enrollment in rural areas quadrupled since 2010, KFF finds
Forty percent of eligible beneficiaries in rural areas enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023 compared with 11% in 2010.
FDA proposes 3 guidances to improve 510(k) clearance process
The agency has made recommendations for selecting predicate devices, using clinical data and conducting performance testing for implants.
Nationwide telehealth use held steady in June
The report from Fair Health comes after lawmakers this summer reintroduced legislation to make pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities permanent.