[ad_1] The Joint Commission is retiring 14% of its quality standards during the first round of a review process that seeks to refocus hospital safety and quality goals […]
Why one clinician paused retirement to rejoin workforce
[ad_1] As organizations around the country struggle with staffing shortages, some providers have to turned to recruiting recently retired doctors and nurses who may be interested in jumping […]
‘Stick with the science’ Dr. Anthony Fauci’s parting advice
[ad_1] Long before the bobbleheads and the “Fauci ouchie,” Dr. Anthony Fauci was a straight-shooter about scary diseases — and “stick with the science” remains his mantra. Fauci […]
UMMC, Blue Cross end contract dispute
[ad_1] JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s largest private insurer and its largest hospital have reached a new contract, meaning patients covered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi […]
CEO of UHS talks mental health services, future goals
[ad_1] Marc Miller was appointed CEO of Universal Health Services in January 2021. Miller has had a long career at UHS, he started at the company in 1995, […]
DEA: Truepill wrongfully filled prescriptions for stimulants
[ad_1] The Drug Enforcement Administration has alleged that online pharmacy Truepill wrongfully filled thousands of prescriptions for stimulants used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The San Mateo, California-based […]
Mass General Brigham eyes cost cuts after annual loss of $2B+
[ad_1] Mass General Brigham is the latest health system to have its financial performance take a hit from inflation and workforce issues. As a result, it is looking […]
Trinity Health Michigan offers employees daily pay option in 2023
[ad_1] Trinity Health soon will offer employees the option to be paid by the day, a new effort by the major healthcare system to attract and retain employees […]
Mayo Clinic’s billing practices in question by Minnesota attorney general
[ad_1] The office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) is looking into Mayo Clinic’s billing practices after a local media outlet reported the health system sued low-income patients for […]
Massachusetts Blue Cross unveils ‘pay-for-equity’ program
[ad_1] Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has entered into value-based arrangements with four health systems including Mass General Brigham and Boston Medical Center that offer financial incentives […]