As automation and artificial intelligence move from pilots into daily revenue cycle operations, a new leadership role is taking shape inside health systems. Revenue cycle executives are increasingly acting as AI governance leaders, responsible not only for efficiency and accuracy,…
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As hospitals and health systems prioritize workforce well-being, they are moving siloed efforts into enterprisewide strategies. Over the past two years at Kansas City, Mo.-based Children’s Mercy, this has involved unifying historically separate efforts under “CMWell,” an enterprise framework connecting…
Statesboro-based East Georgia Regional Medical Center named C. Alan Scott, MD, chief medical officer. Dr. Scott, who stepped into the role Jan. 11, will oversee the hospital’s clinical strategy, ensure patient safety and quality care, and liaise between the administration…
University Medical Center at El Paso (Texas) named Victor Waters, MD, chief medical officer. Dr. Waters has 35 years of experience in internal and emergency medicine, and is board certified in internal medicine and legal medicine, according to a Feb.…
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act would cost $8 million over five years. The legislation would require the Department of Health and Human Services to recommend ways to improve recruitment and training of…
National pharmacy organizations voiced strong support for new pharmacy benefit manager oversight measures included in funding legislation Congress passed Feb. 3, calling the changes a major step toward curbing practices they say have harmed pharmacies and patients. The legislation directs…
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is placing more emphasis on vaccine safety under new leadership appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Politico reported Feb. 3. The committee has traditionally served as an outside panel of experts designed…
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is offering a virtual second opinion service designed to provide patients with expert reviews of their medical records without requiring travel. Through the program, Cedars-Sinai’s team collects participants’ medical records, diagnosis information and questions, which are then…
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems said Feb. 2 that its subsidiary, CHS/Community Health Systems, completed the redemption of $222.5 million in principal of its 10.875% senior secured notes. Approximately $1.78 billion in principal remains outstanding on the notes due 2032,…
Ballad Health, based in Johnson City, Tenn., has named Mike Anderes its new managing director of Ballad Ventures, the health system’s innovation and investment arm. In the role, Mr. Anderes will oversee partnerships, new ventures and investments, according to a…