San Diego-based Scripps Health has agreed to terms with Anthem Blue Cross to extend its previous in-network contracts through Sept. 30, 2026. Three things to know: 1. During the extension period, Scripps said it will work with Anthem Blue Cross…
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Optum has launched a new AI-powered revenue cycle platform aimed at reducing administrative burden for health systems through better clinical documentation and coding accuracy. Optum Integrity One consolidates several RCM functions into a single interface, allowing hospital employees to remove…
Addison, Ill.-based Chamberlain University School of Nursing, the largest nursing school in the U.S., has partnered with the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing to offer a post-acute care specialty training course. The partnership was announced at the AAPACN’s 2025…
Out of 129 older adult community operators, Brookdale Senior Living has the most communities included in the “2025 Best Senior Living” list published April 15 by U.S. News & World Report. Of the 632 Brookdale communities evaluated by the outlet,…
In its latest drug expenditure forecast, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists identified potential pharmaceutical tariffs as a policy threat that could drive up hospital drug costs and worsen supply chain instability. The American Hospital Association, in a May 6…
Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System will temporarily close the urologic oncology clinic at the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, also in Boise, according to a May 6 report from BoiseDev. The closure will go into effect May 30 and is…
Delays experienced during a patient’s discharge to a post-acute care facility are one of the biggest challenges facing hospitals in the U.S., according to a report published April 30 by the American Hospital Association. The AHA’s “The Cost of Caring:…
Optimizing operating room (OR) efficiency is a persistent challenge for health systems, many of which are hamstrung by outdated block management practices and lack of real-time data and insights. During a March Becker’s Hospital Review webinar sponsored by LeanTaaS, Kevin…
The FDA has appointed hematologist-oncologist Vinay Prasad, MD, to lead the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, according to a May 6 NBC News report. As the head of CBER, Dr. Prasad will oversee the regulation of biologics, such…
In late March, Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System’s board of trustees voted to keep the system independent after it shared plans in February to find a potential partner or sell amid financial challenges. The board’s decision to remain independent came…