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CMS says data breach at contractor could affect more than 946,000 Medicare beneficiaries

CMS says data breach at contractor could affect more than 946,000 Medicare beneficiaries

The incident was related to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software, which was linked to data breaches at thousands...

Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from...

Optum to lay off more than 500 workers in California

Optum to lay off more than 500 workers in California

The cuts will affect urgent care locations, primary and specialty care clinics, and infusion centers, as well as office and...

Steward’s legal battles offer insight into pattern of mismanagement

Steward’s legal battles offer insight into pattern of mismanagement

The health system has been hit with at least 35 lawsuits in the last year alleging issues ranging from unpaid...

Mass General Brigham lays out multi-year plan to integrate flagship hospitals

Mass General Brigham lays out multi-year plan to integrate flagship hospitals

MGB will consolidate similar clinical departments at Mass General and Brigham and Women’s. Article By: Susanna Vogel Blog Source From...

Three-quarters of health professionals project widespread AI adoption: survey

Three-quarters of health professionals project widespread AI adoption: survey

The survey from Berkeley Research Group comes as the federal government mulls how to best regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare. Article...

Healthcare job growth reached three-decade high in 2023

Healthcare job growth reached three-decade high in 2023

The sector added 650,000 jobs over the year — its most prolific year of growth in decades. Article By: Susanna...

New CMS pilot to test payment scheme for pricey sickle cell gene therapies

New CMS pilot to test payment scheme for pricey sickle cell gene therapies

The CMS innovation center aims to coordinate insurance coverage across states to help sickle cell patients access new treatments with...

Allina Health doctors unionize over health system’s objections

Allina Health doctors unionize over health system’s objections

The certification is the latest win for doctors’ unions, as momentum picks up in physician organizing. Article By: Susanna Vogel...

Over 19M could enroll in ACA plans for 2024, CMS says

Over 19M could enroll in ACA plans for 2024, CMS says

Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act exchanges could be boosted by extended subsidies and the effects of Medicaid redeterminations. Article...