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President Donald Trump’s administration proposed significant updates Dec. 19 to healthcare price transparency rules to help make costs more “clear, accurate and actionable for Americans.” The proposal, shared by CMS, in partnership with the labor and the treasury departments, builds…

David Ratcliff, MD, is stepping down as chief medical officer of Fayetteville, Ark.-based Washington Regional Medical Center after 22 years in the role. During his tenure, Dr. Ratcliff oversaw the development of key service lines and helped launch a graduate…

About 350 registered nurses, as well as radiology technicians, at Henry Ford Rochester (Mich.) Hospital have ratified new labor agreements with Detroit-based Henry Ford Health. Here are five things to know: 1. Members of Office and Professional Employees International Union…

Respiratory virus season is in full gear, with flu admissions rising quickly in recent weeks, according to the latest national data from the CDC. Fourteen states reported high levels of flu-like illness during the week ending Dec. 13. Of those,…

CMS has proposed two new models aimed at curbing Medicare drug spending by linking payments to international benchmarks. The proposals — GUARD for Part D drugs and GLOBE for Part B — are the latest in the CMS Innovation Center’s…

Legislators in several states are advancing medical debt protections, even as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains that states cannot regulate consumer credit reports, KFF Health News reported Dec. 19. Legislators in Alaska and Michigan are working to advance bills…

As robotic-assisted surgery continues to gain traction across health systems, Virtua Health is showcasing what it takes to maximize both clinical outcomes and return on investment through careful strategic alignment. During a featured session at Becker’s 13th Annual CEO +…

Aaron Martin, the former chief digital officer of Renton, Wash.-based Providence, has taken a unique career path, moving from Amazon to the 51-hospital system back to Amazon and now to Humana. Mr. Martin was named president of Medicare Advantage for Humana on Dec.…

Effective communication is the backbone of high-quality health care. Whether between clinicians and patients or among interdisciplinary teams, the ability to exchange information clearly, empathetically and efficiently can determine the success of diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes. In recent years,…

Becker’s has reported on the following hospital and health system COO departures since Jan. 13, including retirements and transitions to leadership roles at other organizations. Editor’s note: This story was published Nov. 7 and was updated Dec. 19. Jan. 13-Dec.…