[ad_1] Hackensack Meridian Health told employees in July it planned to close its day care centers later this year, citing financial pressures and staffing issues. This week, the […]
Cerner to pay $1.8M to resolve racial discrimination allegations
[ad_1] Cerner agreed to pay $1.8 million to resolve allegations it discriminated against Black and Asian job applicants, the Department of Labor said. The agreement with the Labor Department’s […]
Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban
[ad_1] The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge this week to bar Idaho from enforcing its near-total abortion ban while a lawsuit pitting federal healthcare law […]
Insurers to crack down on unscheduled procedures
[ad_1] Health insurance companies are increasingly pressing doctors for more information when they perform unscheduled, minor procedures such as drawing blood, performing skin biopsies or conducting an electrocardiograms on patients the same […]
Blue Cross $2.67B antitrust settlement approved by judge
[ad_1] A federal judge approved Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ $2.67 billion antitrust settlement on Tuesday. Barring an appeal, this would mark the end of policyholders’ 10-year […]
CMS removes prior authorization for select orthopedic devices
[ad_1] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services removed prior authorization requirements for a small set of orthopedic procedures as regulators continue to adjust the controversial approval process. […]
Insurers to crack down on patients’ unscheduled procedures
[ad_1] Health insurance companies are increasingly pressing doctors for more information when they perform unscheduled, minor procedures on patients the same day as visits for other reasons, such as to draw blood, […]
Hospitals grapple with CEO turnover
[ad_1] “We ask our key leaders to provide us names of prospects to keep in mind should the day come that they retire or leave,” he said. “It’s […]
IBM report finds that cybersecurity attacks impact healthcare more than any other sector
[ad_1] The stakes are particularly high for New York hospitals. According to industry standards, on average every bed in a hospital uses 15 devices that are often interconnected, […]
Opinion: Meeting the mental health needs of the Medicare population
[ad_1] For the 63 million Americans who receive Medicare benefits, challenges that significantly affect their mental well-being continue to rise. Projections show the number of Medicare beneficiaries will […]
