The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has imposed new restrictions on federal healthcare grant payments, significantly slowing the distribution of funds to health centers and other ...

Several large health systems reported operating losses in 2024, underscoring ongoing financial strain despite rising patient volumes and revenue growth. While inpatient revenue is climbing, expense ...

Cleveland-based University Hospitals reimagined peer review and cost strategy — contributing to margin-based accountability and an $18.1 million surplus, according to Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD. “We ...

The Trump administration is looking to cut the HHS budget by around one-third in an effort that would dramatically scale back federal health programs, The Washington Post reported April 16. The draft ...

Executive SummaryIn the evolving landscape of value-based care (VBC), PSW has demonstrated how certified Care Management programs can serve as a strategic lever to improve outcomes, enhance patient ...

Commonly prescribed medications such as statins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and certain blood pressure drugs may significantly delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published ...

In recent weeks, biotech companies have faced setbacks in moving forward with clinical trials due to operational delays at the FDA, according to an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal ...

Thirty-eight hospitals across 17 states have converted to rural emergency facilities since the law that created the designation took effect in January 2023.

As CMS maintains limits on GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, new efficacy data and shifting prescribing patterns point to sustained high demand across the drug class. Here are four updates: 1. Federal ...

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care ...

Since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) in January 2022, out-of-network (OON) reimbursement has become a complex and resource-heavy challenge for hospital and health system revenue ...

Brian Hatfield has been named CFO of Mesa-based Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, according to an April 16 LinkedIn post. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital is part of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare.