Medtronic saw $9 billion in global revenue, a 6.6% year over year increase, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to financial results posted Nov. 18. Five things to know: 1. Medtronic’s cardiology segment saw double-digit growth (10.8% year over…
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Several health systems have restored telehealth access for Medicare patients following the federal government’s reopening. Some systems delayed virtual visits or gave patients the option of switching to in-person appointments or paying out of pocket after CMS telehealth flexibilities expired…
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An unauthorized party gained access to a “limited number” of employee email accounts at Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital, potentially exposing patient information. The safety-net hospital notified patients in June after discovering the incident in February and reporting it to HHS…
CMS has issued preliminary guidance to states aimed at tightening rules on Medicaid provider taxes as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The agency projects the move will save more than $200 billion over the next decade. Earlier this…
Epic and Humana are collaborating to make it easier for Medicare Advantage members to check in for their appointments. The EHR and payer giants teamed up Nov. 18 to jointly launch Epic’s coverage finder and digital insurance card features. The…
Nearly half of U.S. adults are concerned they will not be able to afford healthcare in the next year, according to a Nov. 17 article from Gallup. This is the highest share recorded since Gallup and West Health began tracking…
Zeah Schlisner has been named CFO of AdventHealth Manchester in Kentucky. Prior to her new role, Ms. Schlisner served as a controller for Invision Sally Jobe, Radiology Imaging Associates in Denver, according to her LinkedIn page. She also served as…
Lehigh Acres-based HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital has named Jake Chandler CFO, according to a Nov. 17 post on its LinkedIn page. Mr. Chandler joins the hospital from Oklahoma City-based Integris Health, where he served as director of finance, according to…
Erica Shaffer has been named chief access officer and senior vice president of post-acute care at Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System. In the role, she will oversee a comprehensive patient access strategy across the system, according to a Nov. 17…