Plans are expecting Medicare Advantage enrollment of 34 million beneficiaries in 2027, or about 47.4% of all Medicare enrollees, according to a Sept. 28 CMS news release. This would be flat compared with the 2026 projection, but actual MA enrollment…
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Naples Comprehensive Health was managing roughly 40 travel nurses across four staffing agencies, each with its own systems, rate structures and communication processes. Recruiters contacted every agency individually, forwarded resumes, coordinated interviews, tracked compliance documents and reconciled invoices from multiple…
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Revenue cycle performance is typically tracked through operational metrics such as denial rates, days in accounts receivable and cost to collect. In 2026, hospital and health system CEOs also discussed it as part of their broader strategy in turnaround plans,…
UnitedHealthcare and TeamHealth have settled a lawsuit in which the insurer accused the physician staffing company of upcoding emergency department claims. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice Sept. 24 in Tennessee federal court, according to court records. The dismissal…
University of Chicago Medicine has appointed Josh Denny, MD, its inaugural senior vice president for AI and precision medicine and chief data officer, effective November 2026. Dr. Denny, who will also serve as vice dean, has been CEO of the…
In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into 10 key healthcare themes, including rising costs, access and quality challenges, AI and technology, workforce needs, administrative spending, and more.
Breast and prostate cancer incidence is rising among people of every race and ethnicity in the U.S., while lung cancer incidence and death rates are dropping sharply, according to the CDC’s “Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of…
Kirkland, Wash.-based EvergreenHealth has received a $100 million philanthropic donation from Dean Weidner, the largest gift in the community-owned health system’s history. EvergreenHealth will use the gift to accelerate its plans to advance healthcare in the community, expanding access and…
Jeremy Mercer was named vice president of joint ventures and chief integration officer of Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tenn., according to a Sept. 28 LinkedIn post. Prior to his new role, Mr. Mercer served as vice president of public…
Since December 2025, the following hospitals and health systems have said they plan to raise their workers’ pay. Editor’s note: This webpage was published Jan. 9 and is updated regularly. It was last updated Sept. 28. September 1. More than…