Whoever replaces Krevans will inherit a difficult financial situation, shaky relations with worker groups and a brand marred by several recent legal disputes with the federal government.
Telehealth and behavioral health service needs are also a challenge as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on and the Biden administration encourages more people to get on the rolls.
The authorization is more narrow than envisioned by the Biden administration last month, but still makes potentially millions of Americans eligible for a third Pfizer shot.
Keys to successful interventions include good data, local connections and realistic ROI expectations, payer executives said Tuesday at AHIP’s annual conference on Medicare, Medicaid and dual eligibles.
The watchdog calls out 20 private insurers, which it does not name, and urges CMS to conduct greater oversight.
Despite the dire prediction, most major U.S. systems reported major year-over-year profit jumps in the second quarter, illustrating that the industry continues to be highly lucrative.
Health-care institutions have been anticipating the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the performance and efficiency of their operations and their workforces—and the quality of patient care.
Staff at the Buffalo facility are ready to strike in less than two weeks if they’re unable to nab a new contract with the measures they say are necessary to attract and retain staff.
Long-awaited results from a Phase 3 study run by J&J could support use of a booster dose, although the drugmaker has not officially applied for FDA clearance yet.
The Lown Institute scores, now in their second year, are meant to take a broader look at how hospitals serve their communities by analyzing more than just outcome metrics.