Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare is not altering its business strategy in the face of industry policy uncertainty emanating from Washington, the system’s CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said on the company’s April 29 earnings call. “We will steadily execute on our growth…
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Mike Ditoro, PharmD, has been appointed CEO of Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., NBC Palm Springs reported April 29. Dr. Ditoro joined the hospital in 2018 as COO and became chief administrative officer in 2022. He succeeds…
AI and Automation Drive Touchless Prior Authorization for More than 70% of Covered CPT Codes WINTER PARK, Fla. (April 28, 2025) — Humata Health, the leader in delivering AI-powered touchless prior authorizations, today announced that Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is…
Several committee members of the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee have received termination notices, MedPage Today reported April 29. 1. HICPAC develops guidance for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections. 2. Of the 11 voting members of the committee,…
A report from the American Hospital Association underscores the headwinds and increased expenses hospitals and health systems have faced in recent years in providing high-quality, timely patient care. “The Cost of Caring: Challenges Facing America’s Hospitals in 2025,” published April…
Gen Alpha (children 14 and younger) led the rise of GLP-1 utilization from 2023 to 2024, with an 85% growth rate in that period. But what is behind the sharp increase? 3 factors at play There are several factors behind…
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights key healthcare stories, including the rising Medicare cost projections tied to GLP-1 drugs, emergency department overcrowding causes, hospital closures, and more.
Electronic health records have long been a cornerstone of healthcare — but for many CIOs, the next era of EHRs must go far beyond their current capabilities. From ambient documentation to AI integration and hands-free workflows, three health system CIOs…
Justin Harris has been named CEO of Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Ind., effective July 1. Mr. Harris joins the 74-bed facility from a physician-owned surgical group in Evansville, Ind., according to an April 28 news release from the hospital.…
UnitedHealth Group has named Patrick Conway, MD, current Optum Rx CEO, as the new CEO of Optum, effective May 6. Current Optum CEO, Heather Cianfrocco, has been named UnitedHealth’s executive vice president of governance, compliance and information security after serving…