Today's Top 20 Health Finance Articles
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Bill sent to murdered woman's family was an error, suburban Illinois hospital says
An Illinois hospital said it mistakenly billed the family of a woman who was murdered before her unborn baby was cut from her womb, according to NBC Chicago.
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Florida critical access hospital struggles to stay open 9 months after hurricane
Calhoun Liberty Hospital, a critical access hospital in Blountstown, Fla., is still struggling to recover nine months after Hurricane Michael hit, according to a report from the Tallahassee Democrat.
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Pathways to Success deadline is July 29: What providers should know, from a former CMS director
As the July 29 deadline to apply for the 2020 Pathways to Success program looms, providers may be wondering what opportunities and challenges the ACO program presents.
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Noteworthy CMS announcements, actions in July
Several CMS notifications this month related to payment models and rules.
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How states stack up on primary care spending
Minnesota invested the most in primary care among 29 states examined in a new analysis.
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Cook County Health's Dr. John Jay Shannon: Impending Medicaid DSH cuts are 'immoral'
Healthcare is likely to remain a key part of discussions among 2020 presidential candidates as they vie for the nation's top post.
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Drexel to lay off 40% of medical staff due to hospital closure
Philadelphia-based Drexel University is laying off 40 percent of its clinical staff due to the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, according to CBS Philly.
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CHS shares rebound after hitting all-time low
Shares of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems closed July 18 at $2.27, up 7.6 percent from the day prior.
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89-year-old Texas surgical hospital closes
Christus Southeast Texas Health System officially closed Port Arthur, Texas-based St. Mary Hospital July 18, according to The Beaumont Enterprise.
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9 things to know about the federal surprise-billing proposals
Congress is looking at several proposals to protect patients from massive unexpected out-of-network medical bills.
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New York Stock Exchange accepts Quorum's compliance plan
The New York Stock Exchange has accepted Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health's plan to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing standards.
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Anonymous donor gives $25M to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
An anonymous donor has given $25 million to Children's Hospital of Los Angeles to expand its neurological and interventional radiology resources, hospital officials announced July 17.
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House committee advances No Surprises Act with arbitration: 4 healthcare reactions
Reactions from hospital and physician groups were generally positive after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation to end surprise medical bills, with the addition of third-party arbitration.
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Denials, claims delays and outsourcing: 6 survey findings on RCM metrics
A new American Medical Group Association survey provides insights into revenue cycle management metrics at U.S. medical practices, including denials, claims lag times and staffing.
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10 hospitals seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise in the last week:
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CHS shares sink again
Shares of Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems closed July 17 at $2.11, their lowest closing price ever and down 9.4 percent from the day prior.
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4 health systems team up to save Philadelphia hospital
Four healthcare organizations based in Philadelphia have created a consortium to collectively negotiate with American Academic Health System for the potential purchase of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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10 hospitals seeking CFOs
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that posted job listings seeking CFOs during the past week.
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Medicare Shared Savings Program sees decline in new ACOs
The Medicare Shared Savings Program added about 40 new ACOs, effective July 1, according to the National Association of ACOs. -
House surprise-billing proposal passes committee with arbitration amendment
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation to end surprise medical bills July 17, with the addition of third-party arbitration.