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More than 150 healthcare organizations have been accepted to participate in the initial rollout of CMS’ ACCESS Model. Five things to know: 1. CMS has also extended the application deadline for the model to May 15 ahead of its July…

There is a deepening crack in the foundation of healthcare: the lack of clarity in job descriptions.  In recent years, shifting care models, workforce shortages and new technologies have pushed healthcare organizations toward more flexible, team-based approaches — but often…

As health systems across the U.S. look for ways to stabilize the nursing workforce and reduce pressure at the bedside, Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health is scaling a virtual nursing model that is showing measurable impact across clinical, operational and workforce metrics.…

Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital could close on June 15 if it is unable to stabilize its operations, the Mississippi Free Press reported April 13.  A WARN notice was sent to employees April 13 informing them that the closure will affect…

While AI may not replace the EHR anytime soon, it will “fundamentally change” it, potentially relieving clinicians of the need to type on a keyboard, CIOs told Becker’s. With the rise of ambient AI that documents and processes information about…

Step therapy, commonly referred to as ”fail first”, was designed to control costs by requiring patients to try lower-cost therapies before accessing the treatment originally prescribed. In theory, it promotes responsible utilization. In practice, it often introduces delays, administrative burden,…

Revenue cycle leaders are no longer asking whether AI belongs in their operations, they’re focused on deploying it with intention, building the governance to sustain it and redesigning their workforces around it. During a recent webinar hosted by Becker’s Healthcare…

The FDA updated its mifepristone guidance, detailing ongoing work on a safety study and the current status of the drug’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program. According to an April 8 news release, the agency said it is still collecting…

The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to the FDA’s database. As of March 19, 76 drugs are in shortage, down from 194 in mid-June. The database is updated daily to reflect manufacturing recoveries, regulatory…

For decades, healthcare has operated largely as a reactive system — treating patients after symptoms appear and documenting care after it is delivered. That model is now beginning to shift. Advances in AI and emerging technologies are enabling a new…