Providence posts $360M net income in first quarter, rebounding from years of losses
The nonprofit operator attributed the gain to increased admissions and improved reimbursement rates from payers.
UnitedHealth’s Optum Rx unveils new drug pricing model
Major pharmacy benefit managers are rolling out a flurry of ostensibly more transparent and cost-effective models to retain clients and placate scrutiny over their role in rising drug costs.
Providers urge HHS to clarify Change data breach reporting requirements
More than 50 providers are asking the federal government to publicly state that UnitedHealth should handle data breach reporting stemming from the cyberattack on its subsidiary.
HHS agency launches program to automate cybersecurity at hospitals
The program will invest more than $50 million to create a software suite that could automatically find potential vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit and deploy fixes.
Steward lays out timeline for asset sales
Steward aims to sell its physician group and most of its hospitals by July, according to court filings. If it can’t find qualified buyers, hospitals may close.
Senate Finance Committee tackles Medicare physician pay reform
On Friday, the committee released a white paper proposing Medicare adjust doctor reimbursement to account for inflation, a key goal for physician lobbies.
TV screens broadcasting branded messaging enhance the patient experience in orthodontic offices
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Epic continued to outstrip EHR competitors in 2023: report
Epic was the only vendor to see a net increase in acute care market share last year, while Oracle Health saw its largest net hospital loss on record, according to Klas Research.
Kaiser nixes planned $500M Seattle med tower build, looks to sell property
The nonprofit giant has recently opted to focus capital spending in its largest market: California.