Attorneys General, HCA Settle Over Nurse Training Repayment Provisions
Investigation targeted HCA’s training repayment agreement provisions in nurses’ employment contracts
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Concerns Over Fluoride in Water and Free Speech Violations – KFF Health Misinformation Monitor
This volume of the Monitor explores the growing opposition to water fluoridation, how misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines is influencing public health policies and trust in health authorities, and the balance between free speech and mitigating health misinformation.
Dismissed, Delayed — and Done Waiting: The GI Crisis Midlife Women Can’t Afford
Women most affected by both functional and serious GI conditions, especially in midlife, are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or forced to endure prolonged waits for specialist care. The post Dismissed, Delayed — and Done Waiting: The GI Crisis Midlife Women Can’t Afford appeared first on MedCity News.
A Runner Was Hit by a Car, Then by a Surprise Ambulance Bill
Jagdish Whitten was on a run in July 2023 when a car hit him as he crossed a busy San Francisco street. Whitten, then 25, described doing “a little flip” over the vehicle and landing in the street before getting himself to the curb. Concerned onlookers called an ambulance. But Whitten instead had friends pick…
Tuva Health Launches with $5M to Clean Messy Healthcare Data
Tuva Health’s seed round was led by Virtue and included participation from Box Group and Y Combinator, as well as health tech angel investors. The post Tuva Health Launches with $5M to Clean Messy Healthcare Data appeared first on MedCity News.
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Don’t wait—time is running out! The December 15 deadline to apply, renew, or make changes for Marketplace coverage starting January 1 is fast approaching. Take action now to ensure you don’t experience any gaps in your coverage. Image Prioritize your health in 2025: Apply today Kick off 2025 by getting health coverage for you and…
Managing care with patient appointment scheduling software
For five years straight, patients responding to the State of Patient Access survey have ranked “seeing a doctor quickly” as a top priority. Unfortunately, 94% of patients are still waiting more than two weeks for an appointment. Too many find themselves stuck in scheduling dead-ends, with unanswered calls, endless hold times and limited options when…
Exec Salaries Creep Up Despite Financial Pressures
A just-released report from SullivanCotter sees salaries and incentive pay creeping up
DispatchHealth to Acquire Medically Home, Creating One Large Hospital-at-Home Provider
Two hospital-at-home providers, DispatchHealth and Medically Home, announced their plan to merge. Once combined, the company will provide in-home care across 50 major metropolitan areas and partner with nearly 40 health systems. The post DispatchHealth to Acquire Medically Home, Creating One Large Hospital-at-Home Provider appeared first on MedCity News.
CMS Releases Guidance to Improve Oversight of Medicaid State-Directed Payments
CMS sets timeline for Medicaid SDP payment reductions and compliance