The Utah Medical Licensing Board has called for the suspension of an AI pilot program that automates prescription renewals. The program, launched through an agreement between the state of Utah and Doctronic, a reportedly free and anonymous online AI platform…
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One police officer has died and another is in critical condition after being shot by a patient April 25 at Endeavor Health’s Swedish Hospital in Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department. A man was in law enforcement custody and…
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In this episode, Michael Meucci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia and Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, Founder and CEO, Guidehealth discuss how aligning data, AI, and payment models is reshaping value-based care. They explore evolving risk, cost dynamics, and how AI…
In this episode, Brandy Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, Benefitbay, discusses the rapid growth of ICHRA models and why large employers are increasingly embracing choice driven benefits. She also shares how education, broker alignment, and evolving payer strategies are shaping the…
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Christus Health, based in Irving, Texas, seeks a revenue cycle supervisor in…
CenterWell, Humana’s pharmacy branch, is collaborating with Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Co. for an employer-based program, according to an April 27 news release. CenterWell will use Cost Plus Drugs’ SwiftyRx, a digital pharmacy software-as-a-service solution, for medication order intake.…
Hartford (Conn.) Hospital has unveiled plans for a $950 million, 14-story inpatient tower. The tower will have 250 private smart rooms, three floors of procedural space, and a new patient arrival center that will serve as the hospital’s main entrance,…