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Legal Ruling Triggers Changes to No Surprises Act

U.S. District Court invalidated the independent dispute resolution process.

Physician Turnover Costs Millions in Excess Healthcare Spending

Each time a physician leaves his or her practice, that can lead to more than $86,000 in extra costs during the following year.

The Joint Commission Issues Safety Tips for Reprocessing Critical Gear

The guidance includes specific reminders about single-use devices.

Take Stock of Your Cybersecurity on Data Privacy Day

Part of building patient trust is ensuring personal information remains private and protected.

Sick Healthcare Workers Worsen Shortage, May Spike Healthcare-Associated Infections

The COVID-19 omicron variant, known to cause breakthrough infections in those fully vaccinated and boosted, is infecting and furloughing healthcare workers even as hospitals face a towering wave of incoming patients.

Analysts Suggest U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Prevented Millions of Hospitalizations, Deaths

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll, but the damage could be so much worse without vaccines.

Pandemic Emergency Funds Spiked Healthcare Spending

Data show eye-popping healthcare expenditure growth for 2020, driven by federal paycheck protection, provider assistance, vaccine development, and virus testing.

Feds Issue Warning on Cybersecurity Vulnerability

Insiders urge healthcare organizations to take immediate action to correct flaw.

Tearing Down Barriers to Medical Error Reporting

Lack of time, complex systems prevent staff from reporting medical errors, near-misses more often.

HHS Highlights No Surprises Act Benefits as Implementation Date Looms, Concerns Linger

Biden administration touts consumer protections, but lawmakers and advocacy groups remain concerned about interim final rule language.