Providence/Hoag separation sparks possible rating downgrade Providence/Hoag separation sparks possible rating downgrade Providence/Hoag separation sparks possible rating downgrade

Providence/Hoag separation sparks possible rating downgrade

Both Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have issued downgrade warnings to 52-hospital Providence following its separation from Hoag.

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Pandemic caused more mental illness but without staff, industry at an impassePandemic caused more mental illness but without staff, industry at an impassePandemic caused more mental illness but without staff, industry at an impasse

Pandemic caused more mental illness but without staff, industry at an impasse

While emergency rooms and intensive care units have been filled with the physically ill during the pandemic, mental health centers are equally overwhelmed.

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Hospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffersHospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffersHospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffers

Hospitals, desperate to keep staff, reach into their coffers

Amid industry burnout and the "Great Resignation," health systems including Rush and Advocate Aurora are giving workers cash bonuses.

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A different kind of consult: pro-bono community health consulting by med studentsA different kind of consult: pro-bono community health consulting by med studentsA different kind of consult: pro-bono community health consulting by med students

A different kind of consult: pro-bono community health consulting by med students

For groups of medical students, amid all the studying, rotations, research and clinical volunteering, there is another area of professional growth and healthcare activism.

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BCBSA invests in digital health savings account startupBCBSA invests in digital health savings account startupBCBSA invests in digital health savings account startup

BCBSA invests in digital health savings account startup

HSAs grew to $92.9 billion in assets in more than 31 million accounts at the end of June 2021, with account value increasing 26% year-over-year and number of accounts increasing 6%, a research group said.

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Cleveland Clinic appoints Rohit Chandra as chief digital officerCleveland Clinic appoints Rohit Chandra as chief digital officerCleveland Clinic appoints Rohit Chandra as chief digital officer

Cleveland Clinic appoints Rohit Chandra as chief digital officer

In newly created role, Chandra will be responsible for leading digital innovation globally for the Clinic.

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Omicron may have peaked, but HCA expects COVID-19 to linger in 2022Omicron may have peaked, but HCA expects COVID-19 to linger in 2022Omicron may have peaked, but HCA expects COVID-19 to linger in 2022

Omicron may have peaked, but HCA expects COVID-19 to linger in 2022

COVID-19 patients comprised 5% of HCA Healthcare admissions during the fourth quarter, which depressed earnings.

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California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptomatic with COVID-19California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptomatic with COVID-19California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptomatic with COVID-19

California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptomatic with COVID-19

St. Francis Medical Center this week reversed a policy under which asymptomatic employees could be asked to go back to work immediately without observing quarantine or isolation periods or receiving a negative COVID-19 test.

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California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptotic with COVID-19California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptotic with COVID-19California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptotic with COVID-19

California healthcare workers win fight to stay home while asymptotic with COVID-19

St. Francis Medical Center this week reversed a policy under which asymptomatic employees could be asked to go back to work immediately without observing quarantine or isolation periods or receiving a negative COVID-19 test.

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How to make them stay: Novant tries more paid PTOHow to make them stay: Novant tries more paid PTOHow to make them stay: Novant tries more paid PTO

How to make them stay: Novant tries more paid PTO

Novant announces extra paid PTO for workers as retention plagues systems nationwide.

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Watchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crisesWatchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crisesWatchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crises

Watchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crises

The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office said it is designating the Health and Human Services Department's leadership and coordination of public health emergencies as a “high risk” area for the government. 

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Hospitals spent more than $1B on remdesivir last yearHospitals spent more than $1B on remdesivir last yearHospitals spent more than $1B on remdesivir last year

Hospitals spent more than $1B on remdesivir last year

It was the first time since 2012 that AbbVie's rheumatoid arthritis biologic Humira didn't top the list of hospitals' highest drug expenditures.

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Female clinicians spend more time with patients and earn less because of it, study showsFemale clinicians spend more time with patients and earn less because of it, study showsFemale clinicians spend more time with patients and earn less because of it, study shows

Female clinicians spend more time with patients and earn less because of it, study shows

Value-based care may facilitate payment parity by rewarding quality instead of quantity, according to an analysis of Athenahealth EHRs.

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CMS: $49M in grants to boost Medicaid, CHIP enrollment CMS: $49M in grants to boost Medicaid, CHIP enrollment CMS: $49M in grants to boost Medicaid, CHIP enrollment

CMS: $49M in grants to boost Medicaid, CHIP enrollment

For the first time, the grants will target pregnant people, as well as children and parents, who are eligible for coverage.

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HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas

HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas

This announcement follows the company's plans to expand its hospital footprint in Florida as well.

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Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workersVaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workersVaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers

Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers

Healthcare workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks.

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Pro-ivermectin Kansas doctor-lawmaker under investigationPro-ivermectin Kansas doctor-lawmaker under investigationPro-ivermectin Kansas doctor-lawmaker under investigation

Pro-ivermectin Kansas doctor-lawmaker under investigation

A Kansas doctor-lawmaker who has prescribed a parasitic worm treatment for COVID-19 symptoms acknowledged Wednesday that the state medical board has been investigating him since the summer of 2020.

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Feds investigating violations of mental health parity lawsFeds investigating violations of mental health parity lawsFeds investigating violations of mental health parity laws

Feds investigating violations of mental health parity laws

The Labor Department has warned 30 group health plans that some of their restrictions on behavioral healthcare are in violation of parity laws.

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Medicare Shared Savings ACO participation grows slightly for 2022Medicare Shared Savings ACO participation grows slightly for 2022Medicare Shared Savings ACO participation grows slightly for 2022

Medicare Shared Savings ACO participation grows slightly for 2022

CMS needs to do more to encourage providers to participate, the National Association of ACOs says.

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Wisconsin system unlikely to prevail in suit to prevent workers from leaving for Ascension Wisconsin system unlikely to prevail in suit to prevent workers from leaving for Ascension Wisconsin system unlikely to prevail in suit to prevent workers from leaving for Ascension

Wisconsin system unlikely to prevail in suit to prevent workers from leaving for Ascension

Wisconsin's ThedaCare claims it won't be able to deliver critical care to all patients who need it if seven employees from its 11-member critical care team leave for an Ascension hospital less than seven miles away.

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Digital health company Akili Interactive goes public with SPACDigital health company Akili Interactive goes public with SPACDigital health company Akili Interactive goes public with SPAC

Digital health company Akili Interactive goes public with SPAC

The company has secured $162 million in funds from PIPE investors and expects its market value to be worth around $1 billion following the transaction.

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Give Medicare direct contracting time to prove its value or expose its flawsGive Medicare direct contracting time to prove its value or expose its flawsGive Medicare direct contracting time to prove its value or expose its flaws

Give Medicare direct contracting time to prove its value or expose its flaws

There will be starts and stops on the path to a Medicare system that better serves patients, but value-based care is ultimately the key to improved health outcomes and lower costs.

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Mass General Brigham must reduce spending, commission ordersMass General Brigham must reduce spending, commission ordersMass General Brigham must reduce spending, commission orders

Mass General Brigham must reduce spending, commission orders

The largest health system in the state has spent $293 million from 2014 to 2019, which was the highest trajectory among Massachusetts providers.

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Members of Congress call for investigation into nurse staffing agencies' pricingMembers of Congress call for investigation into nurse staffing agencies' pricingMembers of Congress call for investigation into nurse staffing agencies' pricing

Members of Congress call for investigation into nurse staffing agencies' pricing

Nearly 200 lawmakers want the White House to scrutinize nurse-staffing agencies for potential "anticompetitive activity" and violations of consumer protection laws.

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Aledade picks Dr. Mandy Cohen as CEO of new health services armAledade picks Dr. Mandy Cohen as CEO of new health services armAledade picks Dr. Mandy Cohen as CEO of new health services arm

Aledade picks Dr. Mandy Cohen as CEO of new health services arm

As part of Aledade, the former North Carolina HHS secretary will provide resources to support primary care practices nationwide.

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OSHA withdraws COVID vaccine mandate for employersOSHA withdraws COVID vaccine mandate for employersOSHA withdraws COVID vaccine mandate for employers

OSHA withdraws COVID vaccine mandate for employers

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Jan. 13 against enforcing the emergency vaccination mandate while it's in the appeal process, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it's withdrawing the standard while it crafts a new one.

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Uber Health names first chief medical officerUber Health names first chief medical officerUber Health names first chief medical officer

Uber Health names first chief medical officer

Dr. Michael Cantor, a geriatrician, will serve as chief medical officer part-time and report to the global head of Uber Health.

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OSHA withdraws emergency enforcement of COVID vaccine mandate OSHA withdraws emergency enforcement of COVID vaccine mandate OSHA withdraws emergency enforcement of COVID vaccine mandate

OSHA withdraws emergency enforcement of COVID vaccine mandate

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Jan. 13 against enforcing the emergency vaccination mandate while it's in the appeal process, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it's withdrawing emergency enforcement of the temporary standard.

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நைட் தூங்கும் முன் ஒரு துண்டு தேங்காய் சாப்பிடுவதால் உடலினுள் ஏற்படும் அற்புதங்கள் குறித்து தெரியுமா?நைட் தூங்கும் முன் ஒரு துண்டு தேங்காய் சாப்பிடுவதால் உடலினுள் ஏற்படும் அற்புதங்கள் குறித்து தெரியுமா?

நம் அனைவருக்குமே தேங்காய் ஆரோக்கியமான ஓர் உணவுப் பொருள் என்பது தெரியும். இந்த தேங்காயை அன்றாடம் நாம் பல வழிகளில் பயன்படுத்தி வருகிறோம். அதில் தேங்காய் எண்ணெயில் இருந்து தேங்காய் பொடி வரை மற்றும் பச்சையாகவோ அல்லது காய்ந்த நிலையிலோ தேங்காயை சாப்பிடுகிறோம். மேலும் தேங்காயின் நீரையும் குடிக்கிறோம். இப்படிப்பட்ட தேங்காய் அதன் சத்துக்களால் உடலுக்கு பல

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FDA curbs use of antibody drugs sidelined by omicronFDA curbs use of antibody drugs sidelined by omicronFDA curbs use of antibody drugs sidelined by omicron

FDA curbs use of antibody drugs sidelined by omicron

The FDA said it was revoking emergency authorization for both antibody drugs Regeneron and Eli Lilly, which were purchased by the federal government and given to millions of Americans with COVID-19. 

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UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser appeal ACA risk-corridor settlement deal UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser appeal ACA risk-corridor settlement deal UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser appeal ACA risk-corridor settlement deal

UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser appeal ACA risk-corridor settlement deal

Insurers say that Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's 10,000 hours on the case did not warrant the $184 million awarded to the law firm.

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More states target hospitals' anticompetitive contracting policies More states target hospitals' anticompetitive contracting policies More states target hospitals' anticompetitive contracting policies

More states target hospitals' anticompetitive contracting policies

One of the most recent examples is in Connecticut, where Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center claims Hartford HealthCare forced physicians into exclusive contracts.

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Hope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunityHope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunityHope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunity

Hope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunity

World health officials are offering hope that the ebbing of the omicron wave could give way to a manageable phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as they warn of difficult weeks ahead and the possibility of another dangerous variant arising.

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How startup insurers captured Medicare Advantage market share How startup insurers captured Medicare Advantage market share How startup insurers captured Medicare Advantage market share

How startup insurers captured Medicare Advantage market share

Among the larger insurtechs, Devoted Health increased its membership the most, nearly doubling its beneficiary base from the start of December to beginning of January.

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Democrats push Biden on Medicare coverage of at-home COVID-19 testsDemocrats push Biden on Medicare coverage of at-home COVID-19 testsDemocrats push Biden on Medicare coverage of at-home COVID-19 tests

Democrats push Biden on Medicare coverage of at-home COVID-19 tests

President Joe Biden has scrambled to boost access to testing but his plans leave out 64 million people with Medicare. Democrats on Capitol Hill want him to fix that.

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உங்க உயிருக்கு ஆபத்தை ஏற்படுத்தும் இதய நோயை தடுக்க நீங்க என்ன பண்ணும் தெரியுமா? உங்க உயிருக்கு ஆபத்தை ஏற்படுத்தும் இதய நோயை தடுக்க நீங்க என்ன பண்ணும் தெரியுமா?

உலகளவில், இதய நோயால் ஏற்படும் இறப்புகளில் மொத்த இறப்புகள் 32% ஆகும். மேலும் இந்த இறப்புகளில் முக்கால்வாசிக்கும் அதிகமான இறப்புகள் குறைந்த மற்றும் நடுத்தர வருமான கொண்ட நாடுகளில் நடைபெறுகின்றன. உலகளாவிய தரவுகள் மற்றும் அறிக்கைகளின்படி, புகையிலை பயன்பாடு, ஆரோக்கியமற்ற உணவு மற்றும் உடல் பருமன், உடல் செயலற்ற தன்மை மற்றும் மதுவின் பக்க விளைவு போன்ற

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ஓமிக்ரானை விட அதிவேகமாக பரவும் புதிய ஸ்டெல்த் ஓமிக்ரான்.. இது இந்தியாவில் உள்ளதா? ஆபத்தானதா?ஓமிக்ரானை விட அதிவேகமாக பரவும் புதிய ஸ்டெல்த் ஓமிக்ரான்.. இது இந்தியாவில் உள்ளதா? ஆபத்தானதா?

கடந்த இரண்டு ஆண்டுகளாக ஒட்டுமொத்த உலகையும் கொரோனா அச்சுறுத்தி வருகிறது. இந்நிலையில் தற்போது ஓமிக்ரான் உலகளவில் வேகமாக பரவிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. இதே வேளையில் ஓமிக்ரானில் இருந்து புதிய வேரியண்ட் தோன்றி வேகமாக பரவி வருவதாக கூறப்படுகிறது. அதுவும் இந்த ஓமிக்ரான் மாறுபாட்டின் புதிய துணை விகாரம் 40-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட நாடுகளில் கண்டறியப்பட்டுள்ளது மற்றும் இந்த விகாரம் RT-PCR

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திரிகோணாசனம் பயிற்சியை செய்வது எவ்வாறு மற்றும் அதன் நன்மைகள் என்ன?திரிகோணாசனம் பயிற்சியை செய்வது எவ்வாறு மற்றும் அதன் நன்மைகள் என்ன?

யோகா என்பது ஒரு அருமையான கலையாகும். யோகாசன பயிற்சிகள் நமது உள் மனதின் அடி ஆழம் வரை பாதிக்கின்றன. அதாவது அவை நமது சுயத்தை உற்றுப் பாா்க்க மற்றும் நாம் நமது ஆழ்மனம் சொல்வதைக் கேட்க நம்மை அனுமதிக்கின்றன. மேலும் நமக்குள்ளிருந்தே நமது அரோக்கியத்தை மேம்படுத்த யோகாசன பயிற்சிகள் உதவி செய்கின்றன. பல வகையான யோகாசன பயிற்சிகள்

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New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatmentNew conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatmentNew conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatment

New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatment

In recent days, conservative law firms have pressured a Missouri-based health care system, Minnesota and Utah to drop their protocols and sued New York state over allocation guidelines or scoring systems that include race as a risk factor.

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CBD could block COVID infections, researchers sayCBD could block COVID infections, researchers sayCBD could block COVID infections, researchers say

CBD could block COVID infections, researchers say

Cannabidiol, currently prescribed to epilepsy patients, should be looked at as a possible preventative or treatment for COVID-19, a new study recommends.

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Georgia suing Biden administration over Medicaid rejectionGeorgia suing Biden administration over Medicaid rejectionGeorgia suing Biden administration over Medicaid rejection

Georgia suing Biden administration over Medicaid rejection

Georgia sued the Biden administration Friday over its decision to revoke approval of a work requirement in the state's plan to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income Georgians.

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