Intermountain Health’s Peaks Region (formerly Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health) is a regular winner of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s MAP Award and Kodiak Solutions’ Top Performing Revenue Cycle Award, but that success wasn’t always a given. “We were getting regular…
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The Nevada Assembly and Senate have passed legislation that sets maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. Senate Bill 182, which awaits Gov. Joe Lomardo’s signature, establishes maximum ratios based on the acuity of patients in certain hospitals located in counties with…
Claim denials can be a huge headache for healthcare providers. In fact, one survey found that private payers initially deny 15 percent of medical claims. Worse? Providers end up spending almost $20 billion every year disputing those denials. This isn’t just…
Fortune, which published its 71st Fortune 500 list on June 2, also partnered with Indiggo to publish the ROL100, a ranking that examines “ReturnOnLeadership” of the top 100 Fortune 500 companies. The proprietary ranking relies on publicly available information to…
In healthcare, accurate and up-to-date provider information is critical for meeting patient care needs and maximizing revenue. It powers everything from provider onboarding and enrollment to patient care coordination and billing. Yet, gathering or maintaining this information is often a…
Innovation in clinical diagnostics is accelerating, with breakthroughs that promise to make testing more precise, less invasive and more accessible. These advancements are expected not only to benefit patients directly but also enhance the efficiency and value of care delivery…
St. Louis-based Ascension has named Rob Rose, DNP, RN, as its next senior vice president and chief nursing officer. In this role, Dr. Rose will oversee efforts to grow and support the health system’s nursing workforce across 120 hospitals in…
San Clemente, Calif.-based CareTrust REIT and an unnamed partner have acquired 10 skilled nursing facilities in the Pacific Northwest for about $146 million. The facilities are located across Idaho, Oregon and Washington and have been leased to two existing CareTrust…
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living has given 486 skilled nursing facilities a Bronze Award through the organization’s 2025 National Quality Award program. Thirty-eight combined skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and 129 assisted living…
Frederick Garcia was named CFO of Edgerton (Wis.) Hospital and Health Services, according to a June 2 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Garcia served as CFO for Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Southeast Behavioral Hospital, according to his LinkedIn…