Pause on visa applications thwarting recruitment effortsPause on visa applications thwarting recruitment effortsPause on visa applications thwarting recruitment efforts

Pause on visa applications thwarting recruitment efforts

The immigration timeline for foreign-trained healthcare workers entering the U.S. could double following the federal freeze on employment-based visa applications.

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CMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policiesCMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policiesCMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policies

CMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policies

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to propose regulations that would align Medicaid reimbursements from managed care companies with fee-for-service rates.

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Grady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta MedicalGrady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta MedicalGrady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta Medical

Grady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta Medical

Grady Health System says two new clinics in Atlanta will help compensate for the closure of two Wellstar Health System facilities last year.

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Molina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resumeMolina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resumeMolina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resume

Molina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resume

Molina Healthcare increased its adjusted earnings guidance to at least $20.25 per share, up from a previously forecast of at least $19.75 per share.

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Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

Phoenix-based eVisit said it will implement Bluestream’s integrated language services into its telemedicine platform.

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Universal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume reboundsUniversal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume reboundsUniversal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume rebounds

Universal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume rebounds

The system's executives recently met to discuss possible changes to facilities operating at more than 80% capacity.

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5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials 5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials 5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials

5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials

Teladoc Health posted a net loss of $69.2 million, or 42 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2023.

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How a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boomHow a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boomHow a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boom

How a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boom

A 2019 Florida law has allowed a hospital-building boom in the state. Many, however, question whether this surge in hospital facilities is actually beneficial.

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Kaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitalsKaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitalsKaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitals

Kaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitals

The newly formed Risant Health plans to acquire Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger as its first member health system.

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Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remainsRemote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remainsRemote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains

Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains

Providers are using remote patient monitoring to extend care for chronic care patients in underserved areas but reimbursement for services is far from certain.

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