Accounting & Financial Management
Finance leaders say they are prioritizing technology investments for operational improvements.
In June, Baptist Health will also acquire South Arkansas Regional Hospital after being approached by the hospital.
Insurers can expect shrinkage in the individual market and a deterioration in the risk pool, says Wakely report.
Fifty percent of the payment will be withheld to be reconciled after a 12-month care process, subject to two downward adjustments.
The complaint alleged corruption by HaloMD, a company that handles the arbitration process for medical billing disputes.
Providence said that after a months-long discernment process, it became clear that NorthBay Health was best positioned to address the long-term healthcare needs in the Napa community.
The proposed rule would also make the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model mandatory beginning on Oct. 1, 2027.
Nineteen states and D.C. are seeking to invalidate a March 2025 directive to reduce the number of HHS employees and eliminate several sub-agencies.
Aetna's policy results in denials and underpayment and violates CMS' Two Midnight Rule, the health system says.
The proposed payment increases of 2.3% for psychiatric care and 2.4% for rehab are lower than last year's final rule increases.