Ninety-three percent of health plan executives believe AI will contribute value by automating prior authorizations, according to an analysis of Deloitte survey results released Jan. 15. The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions surveyed more than 100 C-suite leaders across healthcare,…
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The ACA open enrollment period for 2026 ends Jan. 15, as a tumultuous battle over enhanced subsidies persists. The possible return of subsidies may no longer mean much for this year. Here are six things to know about how the period went: 1. …
Children’s Hospital of Richmond — part of Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health — will welcome the first patients to its new $28 million neonatal intensive care unit on Jan. 31. The 28,000-square-foot unit is housed within the hospital’s children’s tower, which…
Despite treating higher acuity cases than other hospitals, essential hospitals have strong clinical performance across several patient safety metrics, according to a Jan. 13 report from Sg2, a Vizient company. Essential hospitals account for about 5% of U.S. hospitals but…
Bernie Rice, senior vice president and CIO of Nemours Children’s Health, based in Jacksonville, Fla., is stepping down after 18 years in the role. Mr. Rice announced his planned departure in a Jan. 15 post on LinkedIn. “This marks my…
U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2025, though at a slower pace than the previous year, according to CDC data released Jan. 14. The data comes as HHS is reversing more than $2 billion in cuts to federal grants supporting mental…
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has shared plans to open its HCA Florida Auburndale Emergency facility Jan. 19 as the system pushes to grow its freestanding ED footprint in Florida. HCA Florida Auburndale Emergency, which will be part of HCA Florida…
Troy (Ala.) Regional Medical Center has named Patrick Guy its new director of human resources, according to a Jan. 15 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Guy served as human resources director for the Life Care Center of…
In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Kevin M. Spiegel, President & CEO of HSA Florida Medical Center, discusses how healthcare organizations can leverage technological advancements to improve scheduling, streamline operations, and enhance…
Apex, N.C.-based NC Children’s has received a $25 million gift from Charlotte-based Coca-Cola Consolidated to support the development of its new campus in Apex. The campus is expected to include a 570-bed, freestanding children’s hospital with more than 100 behavioral health…