Beginning in July, hospitals in Washington state will be required to track compliance with their staffing plans on a monthly basis, under a healthcare staffing law signed by the governor in April 2023. Three notes: 1. The law expands hospital…
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Optum has launched a new AI marketplace aimed at helping healthcare organizations more easily adopt AI tools. The platform connects healthcare providers, payers and developers with curated AI products designed for clinical and administrative use, according to a June 25…
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s 22nd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference features Brett Spark, Co-Founder and President, Aroris. Brett shares insights on how independent practices can manage payer contract complexity,…
Yauheni Solad, MD, has been named system vice president of clinical artificial intelligence at HCA Healthcare, based in Nashville, Tenn. The role is part of the health system’s digital transformation and innovation team, according to a June 25 LinkedIn post…
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New Brunswick, N.J.-based St. Peter’s Healthcare System appointed James Gervasoni Jr., MD, PhD, chair of the department of surgery at St. Peter’s University Hospital and Siva Jonna, MD, as chair of the department of pediatrics and physician-in-chief of The Children’s…
Fresno, Calif.-based Saint Agnes Medical Center has named Bessant Parker, MD, chief medical officer. Dr. Parker most recently served as co-CEO and chief medical officer at Reset Kidney Health in Ukiah, Calif. Before that, he was regional chief medical officer…
San Francisco-based UCSF Health is cutting approximately 200 positions as it faces “serious financial challenges,” SFGate reported June 25. The layoffs are spread across the health system and affect positions with the “least impact on patients and daily operations,” a…
It’s that time of year when the healthcare field experiences a vital influx of new talent, fresh from recent graduations. This wave of emerging professionals is indispensable for addressing persistent staffing shortages and upholding the highest standards of patient care…
San Antonio-based University Health is taking a proactive, hands-on approach to revenue cycle management that’s helping the health system achieve significant results. By embedding its managed care contracting team directly into daily revenue cycle operations and launching a structured contract…