Cleveland-based University Hospitals has retired an additional 400 policies in the year since it cut 2,812 systemwide policies. The reductions came through a structured review process that aimed to eliminate duplication, improve clarity and keep policies useful for front-line caregivers,…
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A former senior director of data analytics at Optum has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for creating a no-show job for a friend and pocketing kickbacks from their salary. Karan Gupta, 48, of Walnut Creek, Calif., was…
The FDA has authorized Abbott Diabetes Care’s Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose Ketone Monitoring System, the first wearable device in the U.S. to continuously monitor both glucose and ketone levels. The device is authorized for people ages 2…
Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services recorded an operating loss of $23.7 million (-1.3% operating margin) for the second quarter of 2026, down from operating income of $25.8 million (1.5% margin) during the same period last year, according to its Aug.…
Healthcare IT teams may be stuck in “firefighting” mode for reasons that go beyond burnout, as CIOs point to an expanding mix of upgrades, cybersecurity demands, AI projects and operational work that is increasingly outpacing their capacity. A recent report…
Travel nursing demand rose in most states since the end of the second quarter of 2026, according to Aya Healthcare data shared with Becker’s. Aya Healthcare provides temporary staffing, permanent staff placement, vendor management, float pool technology and predictive analytics.…
HHS is planning to create two new FDA deputy commissioner positions focused on technology and drugs, according to an Aug. 25 CNBC report. The technology role would oversee both the FDA’s internal use of AI and its review of AI-enabled…
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has received a $35 million gift from Richard K. and Nancy K. Lubin to support its Future of Cancer Care Fund. The fund directs resources toward areas of greatest need at Dana-Farber, including construction of the…
Detroit-based Henry Ford Health saw Medicare Advantage membership climb 45.8% year over year during the first half of 2026 as its insurance business helped drive revenue growth. Seven things to know: 1. Medicare Advantage membership reached 132,566 as of June…
Portland, Maine-based MaineHealth again defended its use of a Palantir product, saying the tool helps patients overturn improper insurance claim denials. The health system said in an Aug. 25 news release shared with Becker’s that prior authorization requirements and claim…