The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care for Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health. She recently spoke with…
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The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has imposed new restrictions on federal healthcare grant payments, significantly slowing the distribution of funds to health centers and other grantees, according to 12 people familiar with the matter, as reported by The…
Brian Hatfield has been named CFO of Mesa-based Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, according to an April 16 LinkedIn post. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital is part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare. Prior to his new role, Mr. Hatfield served as…
Cleveland-based University Hospitals reimagined peer review and cost strategy — contributing to margin-based accountability and an $18.1 million surplus, according to Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD. “We used to outsource our peer-to-peer review, like many hospitals do,” said Dr. Pronovost, University…
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Since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) in January 2022, out-of-network (OON) reimbursement has become a complex and resource-heavy challenge for hospital and health system revenue cycle leaders. Although designed to shield patients from unexpected medical bills, the…
Commonly prescribed medications such as statins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and certain blood pressure drugs may significantly delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in Journal of Neurology, reviewed medical records from over 1,200 Parkinson’s disease patients examined by…
From shifting federal policies to rising inflation and uncertainty around reimbursement, health system CFOs across the country say 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most turbulent and complex years in recent memory. The financial playbook that sustained…
Luigi Mangione has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four charges for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, NBC News reported April 17. The indictment includes two counts of stalking, one count of murder…
Corewell Health has shared plans to open its first full-service, school-based clinic April 21 at Harper Woods High School. The on-site clinic near Detroit will provide more than 2,700 students enrolled in the school district — and others — with…
Kaiser Permanente has activated the largest hospital-based renewable energy microgrid in the U.S. at its Ontario (Calif.) Medical Center. Here are five things to know. 1. The microgrid provides daily electrical power for the hospital and serves as its initial…