In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 key healthcare stories including hospital financial turnarounds, Oracle layoffs, technology ROI, rising digital leadership, health system consolidation, and more.
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In this episode, Rosy Thachil, MD, MBA, FACC, FAMWA, FACVC, Cardiologist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, joins the podcast to discuss why patient care cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach. She shares how translation services help bridge communication gaps, and how…
CommonSpirit Health’s Tennessee and Georgia facilities (formerly CHI Memorial), is back in network with Cigna Healthcare, according to an insurer statement shared with Becker’s April 3. “We have reached an agreement that will keep CommonSpirit in our network. We look…
Steubenville, Ohio-based Trinity Hospital has agreed to pay $1.7 million to resolve allegations of improper financial relationships with two referring physicians in violation of the Stark law, the Justice Department said in an April 2 news release. Between 2014 and…
CMS is implementing new oversight measures for hospice programs, which include an updated scoring system, state-specific oversight and changes to election statement addenda. The new scoring system is part of an effort to “strengthen oversight, improve transparency for patient families…
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the CMS Innovation Center spent $7.9 billion from 2011 through 2020, a March 27 report from the Government Accountability Office said. While some models have been expanded beyond testing, the Innovation Center has seen mixed…
As generative AI rapidly reshapes healthcare, a new challenge is emerging across hospitals and health systems: “shadow AI,” or the unsanctioned use of AI tools by clinicians and staff. While these tools promise efficiency and innovation, they also introduce significant…
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth reported a $9.2 million operating loss (-0.2% margin) in 2025, down from a $27.5 million income (0.8% margin) in 2024, according to its March 23 financial report. Here are five things to know: 1. HonorHealth’s net income…
Oregon lawmakers have approved legislation allowing certain healthcare providers to operate licensed mobile pharmacies in a move to expand medication access in underserved areas. Under House Bill 4131, the state Board of Pharmacy would offer mobile pharmacy licenses to retail…
Madison, Wis.-based UW Health has become the first jersey sponsor dedicated exclusively to collegiate women’s sports through a partnership with Madison-based University of Wisconsin. The six-hospital system’s logo will appear on uniforms worn by the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball, hockey,…