In Midst of Merger, OHSU Appoints Interim President
Steve Stadum returns to lead OHSU as it seeks to merge with Legacy Health in a deal that was announced in August 2023
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Listen Closer: What Triage Nurses Hear That Others Miss
For the triage nurse, it comes down to understanding nuance and unique patient needs, whether that’s identifying an acute condition or just lending a listening ear. The post Listen Closer: What Triage Nurses Hear That Others Miss appeared first on MedCity News.
In Bustling NYC Federal Building, HHS Offices Are Eerily Quiet
NEW YORK — On a recent visit to Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, some floors in the mammoth office building bustled with people seeking services or facing legal proceedings at federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In the lobby, dozens of people took photos to celebrate becoming U.S….
Patients Suffer When Indian Health Service Doesn’t Pay for Outside Care
When the Indian Health Service can’t provide medical care to Native Americans, the federal agency can refer them elsewhere. But each year, it rejects tens of thousands of requests to fund those appointments, forcing patients to go without treatment or pay daunting medical bills out of their own pockets. In theory, Native Americans are entitled…
Journalists Talk Medicaid Cuts and New Limitations on Weight Loss Drugs and Covid Shots
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Medicaid cuts in the House budget bill on CBS News on May 22. Click here to watch Rovner on CBS News. Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed weight loss drugs and covid-19 vaccines on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on May 22 and May…
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms
Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the…
Avandra Imaging Emerges from Stealth to Solve a Last-Mile Problem in Medical Research
Avandra Imaging, a federated network for de-identified imaging data, emerged from stealth at HLTH — as well as announced a partnership with Datavant. The post Avandra Imaging Emerges from Stealth to Solve a Last-Mile Problem in Medical Research appeared first on MedCity News.
Ascension’s Experience With eCQMs: Zoom Out Before Zooming in
At Spring NAACOS meeting, Ascension’s Pranali Trivedi spoke about how their electronic clinical quality measure strategy goes beyond the MSSP
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Earns New Joint Commission Sustainability Award
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Earns New Joint Commission Sustainability Award With support from Compass One Healthcare, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has reached another milestone in its commitment to environmental stewardship. The Chicago-based rehabilitation hospital, renowned for treating patients with stroke, spinal cord, and brain injuries, has earned The Joint Commission’s new Sustainability Healthcare Certification. It is the…
Employer Group Launches Primary Care-Driven Network in Puget Sound Area
EmsanaCare, a company co-founded by the Purchaser Business Group on Health, directly contracts with providers identified as high-quality and enables care navigation among them