Ochsner, Novant partner on primary care clinics in SoutheastOchsner, Novant partner on primary care clinics in SoutheastOchsner, Novant partner on primary care clinics in Southeast

Ochsner, Novant partner on primary care clinics in Southeast

The venture is the latest effort by providers and payers to capture the lucrative healthcare market of aging adults.

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Joint Commission CEO talks forthcoming revisions to standardsJoint Commission CEO talks forthcoming revisions to standardsJoint Commission CEO talks forthcoming revisions to standards

Joint Commission CEO talks forthcoming revisions to standards

President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Perlin joined Modern Healthcare to discuss the accrediting organization's goals as it prepares to announce more revisions.

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HCA hit with lawsuits following massive data breachHCA hit with lawsuits following massive data breachHCA hit with lawsuits following massive data breach

HCA hit with lawsuits following massive data breach

Days after HCA disclosed one of the largest data breaches on record, patients are filing lawsuits against the for-profit system

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Proposed cuts to Medicare physician payments spark calls for overhaulProposed cuts to Medicare physician payments spark calls for overhaulProposed cuts to Medicare physician payments spark calls for overhaul

Proposed cuts to Medicare physician payments spark calls for overhaul

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed reducing payment rates under the physician fee schedule by 1.25% next year.

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The challenges facing emergency departmentsThe challenges facing emergency departmentsThe challenges facing emergency departments

The challenges facing emergency departments

Two health industry leaders discuss what they see as the most critical workforce issues in emergency medicine.

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Optum, UnitedHealth profits up despite higher Medicare Advantage costsOptum, UnitedHealth profits up despite higher Medicare Advantage costsOptum, UnitedHealth profits up despite higher Medicare Advantage costs

Optum, UnitedHealth profits up despite higher Medicare Advantage costs

UnitedHealth Group exceeded second-quarter earnings expectations despite its Medicare Advantage members continuing to report higher-than-anticipated medical costs.

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Funding recap: AI-enabled drug discovery heats upFunding recap: AI-enabled drug discovery heats upFunding recap: AI-enabled drug discovery heats up

Funding recap: AI-enabled drug discovery heats up

Nvidia, Northwell Health and others saw an influx in digital health dollars this week.

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CMS issues hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center pay ruleCMS issues hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center pay ruleCMS issues hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center pay rule

CMS issues hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center pay rule

Medicare will pay 2.8% more for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical care in 2024 under a draft regulation the American Hospital Association says is inadequate.

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New York gives stipulations for controversial Mount Sinai mergerNew York gives stipulations for controversial Mount Sinai mergerNew York gives stipulations for controversial Mount Sinai merger

New York gives stipulations for controversial Mount Sinai merger

They include establishing stakeholder communication and community engagement plans

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Health Care Service Corp. using AI for prior authorizationHealth Care Service Corp. using AI for prior authorizationHealth Care Service Corp. using AI for prior authorization

Health Care Service Corp. using AI for prior authorization

The parent of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois promises it will make the approval process for many procedures quicker and easier for both patients and providers.

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