A patient has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Trinity Health and Health Gorilla, alleging a data breach tied to a third-party data-sharing network may have affected about 300,000 individuals and exposed sensitive information. The complaint, filed March 20 in…
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Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health reported a $674 million operating loss in 2025, reflecting continued insurance headwinds despite improved performance at its hospital division. Highmark — which operates health plans, health system Allegheny Health Network and several other businesses — reported a…
Up to this point, AI in orthopedics has been a bit of a mix bag. While there have been positives, unrefined and rushed programs have created delays and inaccuracies. On the plus side, some organizations have been able to integrate…
Medicare Advantage now covers about 55% of eligible beneficiaries (about 35 million people) and costs the federal government a projected $76 billion more in 2026 than traditional fee-for-service Medicare would, according to a March report by the Medicare Payment Advisory…
Oakland County, Mich., has eliminated more than $6 million in medical debt for about 6,300 residents through its partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. Four things to know: 1. Notification letters began arriving March 9, informing residents their qualifying…
Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care has received the Chicago Plan Commission’s approval for its new, $300 million hospital and care investment on the city’s South side. “This represents an important step in the process as we continue our work…
Members of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals have ratified labor contracts covering about 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals at Kaiser Permanente facilities in California and Hawaii. The agreements were approved by an overwhelming majority…
In this episode, Frankie Hamilton, Vice President of Nursing Operations at Maimonides Medical Center, shares how he is strengthening night shift engagement, launching safety huddles, and preparing the organization for Magnet designation. He also discusses strategies to improve throughput, elevate…
In this episode, Josh Lumbley, MD, Chief Quality Officer and Senior Vice President of Physician Operations at NorthStar Anesthesia, discusses the critical factors health system leaders should evaluate before transitioning anesthesia partners. He shares practical guidance on transition planning, staffing…
CMS approved Minnesota’s plan to tackle Medicaid integrity concerns, according to a March 19 letter to the state’s Medicaid director. In January, CMS informed Minnesota of “several deficiencies” in the state’s Dec. 31 plan submission to resolve integrity concerns, which…