March 1 marked six months since nurses began striking at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Mich. Here are four things to know about ongoing negotiations: 1. Nurses represented by Teamsters Local 332 went on strike Sept. 1. Detroit-based…
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The Cigna Group’s COO and president, Brian Evanko, will take on the role of CEO upon David Cordani’s retirement July 1, according to a March 3 news release from the Cigna Group. Mr. Evanko currently oversees Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, taking on…
In this episode, Jennifer L. Kowalski, Vice President of the Public Policy Institute at Elevance Health, discusses how rigorous research and data shape Medicare Advantage strategy, from supplemental benefits to dual eligible integration. She shares insights on affordability, care navigation,…
In this episode, Suzette B. Graham Hill, MD, cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, discusses how cardio obstetrics programs, remote blood pressure monitoring, and automatic cardiology referrals are helping prevent postpartum cardiovascular deaths. She shares why coordinated care beyond…
In this episode, Suzette B. Graham Hill, MD, cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, discusses how cardio obstetrics programs, remote blood pressure monitoring, and automatic cardiology referrals are helping prevent postpartum cardiovascular deaths. She shares why coordinated care beyond…
In this episode, Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACP, Steven Spielberg Family Chair in Hematology Oncology and Interim Director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer and the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, discusses aligning cancer strategy with system priorities, embedding research into clinical care,…
Implementing minimum staffing mandates in U.S. nursing homes did not lead to financial strain or facility closure, according to a study published March 3 in Health Affairs. Researchers from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania analyzed data from 6,849 nursing homes across…
CommonSpirit is confident that its plan to insource revenue cycle operations and exit its ownership stake in Conifer Health Solutions will boost the Chicago-based system’s long-term financial trajectory, senior executive vice president and CFO Michael Browning said. In February, it…
In 2022, St. Louis-based Ascension began an operational transformation aimed at strengthening long-term sustainability following the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort included strategic divestitures, market exits and the rollout of a more disciplined operating model, Amber Sims,…
Orthopedic organizations are integrating AI into prior authorization workflows, opening surgery centers and implementing clear clinical pathways to boost profitability and outcomes. These initiatives have led to fewer delays and denials, diversified revenue streams and greater control over implant and…