Hospital and health system CEOs are navigating a complex and uncertain economic environment, prompting careful consideration of any strategic investments or operational shifts. Factors such as potential Medicaid and safety-net funding cuts, potential tariffs and rising operational costs are top…
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Private equity firm Blackstone has emerged as the front-runner to acquire revenue cycle management company AGS Health, Moneycontrol reported May 20. Blackstone is seen as the lead candidate to acquire the company from private equity firm EQT Partners, three people…
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine has appointed Sarah Johnson Conway, MD, as senior vice president for the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians and Physician Group Practice. In this role, Dr. Conway will oversee the strategic direction of JHM’s employed and affiliated…
A former patient of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health is suing agentic AI company Serviceaide over a 2024 data breach that allegedly exposed the private information of 483,126 individuals. Here are six things to know about the lawsuit: According to Serviceaide,…
The Texas measles outbreak seems to be tapering off after the number of U.S. measles infections more than tripled 2024’s case count. On May 16, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported only one new measles infection since its…
Medical devicemakers are tapping into electric fields as a new treatment for cancer, The Wall Street Journal reported May 16. For decades, electricity has been used to treat cardiovascular conditions and serious mental illnesses, but companies are now pioneering how…
Healthcare bankruptcies stabilized somewhat in 2024, but financial pressures have carried over into 2025. Amid rising costs, workforce shortages and reimbursement challenges, many hospitals, health systems and healthcare organizations have been pushed to seek bankruptcy protection.
Walgreens has opened a central pharmacy center in Brooklyn Park, Minn., aimed at streamlining prescription fulfillment and freeing up pharmacists’ time. The micro-fulfillment center is equipped with robotic technology to process, dispense and ship medications, according to a May 20…
Hospitals and health systems are under growing pressure to evolve, but many are still anchored to outdated tech and fragmented data systems. With rising cybersecurity risks, increasing consolidation and mounting IT debt, inaction is no longer an option. This must-read…
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Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a vice…