The federal government is tightening Medicaid oversight, limiting funding for state-led initiatives it says stretch the program’s purpose and strain federal resources. Four things to know: 1. CMS notified states April 10 that it will stop approving or extending federal…
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Durham, N.C.-based Duke University has launched a digital health innovation center to research how technology can improve healthcare. The new Duke Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation will focus on wearable devices, high-performance computing and extended reality such as…
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health plans to build a 20-bed outpatient-focused hospital in Greenville, S.C. The nonprofit health system confirmed it intends to apply for a certificate of need from the state of South Carolina to move forward with the project. …
A Minnesota couple was indicted for an alleged $15 million scheme to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers by overbilling for neurofeedback therapy. Four things to know: 1. Gabriel Luthor, 39, and Elizabeth Brown, 42, are accused of intentionally devising…
Healthcare organizations are increasingly preparing for the inevitability of cyberattacks, but many still fall short in foundational areas such as asset and third-party risk management, according to an April 11 report from KLAS Research. The Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study 2025,…
A jury ruled in favor of San Antonio-based Neurosurgery and Spine Consultants in a noncompete case, but Methodist Healthcare and an affiliate plan to appeal the $24 million verdict, the San Antonio Express-News reported April 10. Methodist Healthcare and Methodist…
Rep. Mark Green, MD, of Tennessee has reintroduced legislation taking aim at prior authorization requirements in Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Five things to know: 1. The proposed legislation would reform the prior authorization process in…
Health system executives are in the midst of selecting the right AI vendor partners and projects for digital transformation. There are hundreds of pitches to sift through daily, and narrowing down the field of potential candidates is a time-consuming process.…
Healthcare organizations are doubling down on tech-forward strategies to enhance patient communication, satisfaction and engagement—and they’re seeing real results, according to an April 11 report from Black Book Research. The findings are based on a survey of 1,672 professionals across…
Sports medicine specialist Casey Batten, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. In the role, Dr. Batten will be responsible for all aspects of medical services planning and delivery. He will be…