Healthcare CFOs face decision readiness gap: Deloitte
The findings could reflect a “mismatch” between expanding expectations for CFOs and the support systems available to finance teams, Deloitte said.
Trump administration cuts Medicaid funding for youth gender-affirming care
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz argues the rule will protect children from “irreversible harm.” LGBTQ+ advocates say it’s an attack on transgender youth.
‘Way off the reservation’: Brookings researchers slam assumptions in CMS work requirements rule
The rule made it harder for sick Medicaid enrollees to prove they’re exempt from work requirements than many expected. The CMS got sued. And now, the agency is being accused of fudging the data at the center of the rule.
New Cato report excoriates certificate of need laws
The libertarian think tank analyzed almost 130 studies digging into the controversial laws, which require providers to get state approval before building facilities or adding new services. What it found wasn’t good.
Oracle launches AI-driven patient portal
The company says its patient portal should help translate medical jargon into plain language. It’s Oracle’s latest move to stand out in the competitive EHR market.
Humana taps ex-Johns Hopkins exec as Medicaid leader
James “J.P.” Holland is taking the reins of Humana’s Medicaid business, a key growth area for the company, starting this coming Monday. It’s part of a broader leadership transition announced late last year.
Trump signs order seeking to upend childhood vaccine schedule
The executive order — which wasn’t accompanied by any new scientific evidence — aims to split the MMR vaccine into three separate shots and revives the administration’s attempt to slim down the immunization schedule.
Cassidy, Sanders press DOJ on former Steward CEO’s contempt referral
The Senate referred the former Ralph de la Torre, Steward Health Care’s former CEO, for possible prosecution nearly two years ago after he defied a congressional subpoena. Now, two Senators are asking for an update.
DentaQuest breach exposes data of 15M people, a record this year
In the aftermath of the breach, the dental and vision benefits administrator said it notified affected individuals in July and bolstered its security controls.
Is Congress finally ready to stop subsidizing hospital consolidation?
As lawmakers consider whether to enact site-neutral payments into law, one physician argues that reforming the Medicare payments would lower healthcare spending without hurting patient care.