[ad_1] The Justice Department has sued Cigna for allegedly collecting tens of millions of dollars in excess Medicare payments by exaggerating its members’ illnesses. The U.S. Attorney for […]
Ed Lovern of Ascension St. Agnes talks COVID operation challenges
[ad_1] Two and a half years in to the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages remain. Health systems are paying higher prices to secure workers. Supply costs are elevated […]
Hearing aid newcomers Tuned, Eargo say OTC is game changer
[ad_1] The hearing aid industry is making its voice heard. As of Monday morning, retailers like Walgreens, Best Buy and Walmart will sell hearing aids over the counter […]
Arkansas’ ban on transgender youth care goes to trail
[ad_1] LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions […]
Fawn Lopez to retire as publisher of Modern Healthcare
[ad_1] Fawn Lopez, the longtime publisher/vice president of Modern Healthcare, announced she will retire effective Jan. 1, 2023. Lopez joined Modern Healthcare as associate publisher in October 2001 […]
Northwestern Memorial chooses Howard Chrisman as new CEO
[ad_1] Chrisman holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, a medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and a Master of Business in healthcare administration from the […]
As hospital systems grow, independent doctors face higher costs
[ad_1] SANFORD, N.C. — Before the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Andrew Bush treated as many as 1,000 patients every month in his orthopedics practice. Now he worries about going […]
Advocate Aurora-Atrium deal topic of upcoming Illinois board meeting
[ad_1] In September, the Health Facilities panel first voted to deny the request, then voted to postpone action on the issue. In voting to not accept the request for exemptions, […]
UnitedHealth invests $100M on Change Healthcare integration
[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group will spend $100 million to integrate technology company Change Healthcare, executives said Friday. The company is working to add Change Healthcare’s claims processing to its […]
Ron Rittenmeyer, former Tenet Healthcare CEO, dead at 75
[ad_1] Ron Rittenmeyer, former chairman and CEO of the for-profit hospital chain Tenet Healthcare, died Oct. 11. He was 75 years old. Rittenmeyer stepped down as chairman Oct. […]