Birmingham, Ala.-based UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation opened a new clinic in partnership with UAB Neurosurgery. The clinic, opening Feb. 4, is located on the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine Inverness One campus, according to a Jan. 28 system…
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Casper-based Banner Wyoming Medical Center was bestowed with a nearby hospitality center to provide affordable accommodations for patients and families. The Masterson Place was gifted to the system by the Natrona Collective Health Trust, according to a Feb. 2 system…
While U.S. population growth slowed significantly between 2024 and 2025, five states recorded population growth rates of at least 1%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Jan. 27. Here are four things to know: 1. U.S. population…
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Twenty minutes on hold. That’s how long it takes before the loop begins. Is this cosmetic or medical? Does her plan require a referral? Which dermatologist does she usually see? That provider isn’t available this week. Another clinician is, but…
Accountable care organizations are physician- and health system–led groups focused on improving care coordination while reducing unnecessary healthcare spending. Often partnering with Medicare programs and serving patients with private insurance, ACOs use data-driven strategies to deliver high-quality care more efficiently.…
In this episode, Frank A. Cordasco, MD, MS, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and Attending Surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery, joins the Becker’s Spine and Orthopedics Podcast to discuss how AI, virtual care, and…
In this episode, Dr. Andy Anderson, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, shares how the system is improving mortality outcomes and patient experience through rapid response teams, standardized best practices, and a strong culture of accountability.…
In this episode, Peter D. Banko, President and CEO of Baystate Health, discusses stabilizing financial performance, expanding access to care, and integrating the health plan with providers to improve population health. He shares strategies for addressing structural challenges, enhancing patient…
In this episode, Sharon Williams, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health Plan, discusses how health plans can navigate rising utilization, workforce shortages, and cost pressures while improving relationships with providers. She shares perspectives on simplifying payer…
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach (Calif.) has begun a multiyear planning process to phase out acute care and emergency services. The hospital attributed its decision to low inpatient demand and the high cost of renovations needed for the facility, which…