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HHS Policy Pendulum Swinging Back Toward Providers’ Rights of Conscience
Steven Porter, January 29, 2018
A years-long tug-of-war pits the rights of patients against those of physicians and healthcare organizations—all of whom have legal rights to refuse certain medical procedures on moral or religious grounds.
Healthcare Job Growth Robust in 2017
John Commins, January 5, 2018
On average, healthcare created 25,000 jobs each month in 2017. Even though that pace is off from 2016, the sector remains the most power job creator in the U.S. economy.
What 7 Healthcare Execs Said About the HHS Freedom of Conscience Proposal
Steven Porter, April 3, 2018
These comments were among tens of thousands submitted in response to the HHS Office for Civil Rights proposal to enhance protections for healthcare workers with conscientious objections.

Virginia Mason Forms For-Profit Consulting Group

John Commins, April 24, 2018

Executives at the Seattle-based health system say they are responding to requests for guidance from rural hospitals "who want a partner that understands their perspective."

Response to Daily Stress Affects Long-Term Health

Jennifer Thew, RN, April 20, 2018

Dwelling on negative feelings caused by daily stressors leads to poorer health decades later.

HHS Hires Former Anthem Exec to Address Health Insurance Costs

Steven Porter, April 18, 2018

In some ways, his shift from the private sector to the government resembles that of the HHS secretary, who overcame criticism to secure Senate confirmation earlier this year.

Doctors leaving Atrium file complaint with NC Medical Board

WFAE, April 18, 2018

Doctors trying to separate from Atrium Health say the health care system is intentionally misleading patients to have them stay in the system, instead of following their doctors. They filed a complaint with the North Carolina Medical Board Monday. It alleges Atrium is...

Southwest Health System Fires 4th C-Suite Exec

Steven Porter, April 17, 2018

The system based in Cortez, Colorado, ousted its CFO less than two weeks after giving the boot to its CEO, CNO, and chief of ambulatory services.

Governor's Ultimatum Looms for Anthem-Piedmont Contract

Steven Porter, April 17, 2018

Precisely what executive action the governor could take remains unclear.

Banner False Claims Settlement is Plaintiff's Third

Steven Porter, April 13, 2018

A repeat whistleblower has secured three settlements, with payouts totaling more than $6 million for herself, from three different health systems that employed her for short periods of time.

Six New Jersey Health Systems Borrow a Page From Amazon

Philip Betbeze, April 12, 2018

By combining their self-insured plans for a third-party administrator bid, the health systems hope to reduce administrative costs, but that's just the beginning.

Southwest Health System Fires 3 C-Suite Execs

Steven Porter, April 10, 2018

The CEO, CNO, and chief of ambulatory services were dismissed from their posts immediately.

Healthcare Still Driving Jobs Growth

Steven Porter, April 9, 2018

Ambulatory healthcare and hospitals saw biggest March gains in within the sector.

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