States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions. State governments rely on such companies to design and operate computer systems that assess whether low-income people qualify […]
Continue ReadingHealth systems are turning to Big Tech for help with healthcare’s digital transformation. But the relationship goes both ways. “We’re going to look to all of you for what are interesting opportunities and what are the guardrails to put in place,” said Sumbul Desai, MD, vice president of health at Apple, during a keynote at […]
Continue ReadingKatherine Wong has been named CFO of Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, both in Hollywood, Fla. Ms. Wong brings more than two decades of industry experience to the hospitals owned by Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System, according to a March 30 news release shared with Becker’s. She previously served as CFO of […]
Continue ReadingCMS is calling on hospitals to ensure their patient food and nutrition services align with the latest federal dietary standards. CMS outlined its recommendations in a March 30 memo, emphasizing that food is a critical component of care delivery. Five things to know: 1. The memo reminds hospitals of their obligations related to nutrition services […]
Continue ReadingCVS Health plans to open more pharmacies than it closes in 2026, signaling a shift after several years of store reductions, Bloomberg reported March 30. The company expects to open about 60 stores this year, including nearly 20 smaller, pharmacy-only locations, while closing a few dozen sites, spokesperson Amy Thibault said. The first of its […]
Continue ReadingMammography use among U.S. women remained largely stable from 2002 to 2022, though several subgroups — particularly younger women — experienced notable declines, a study found. The study, led by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and published March 26 in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from 2,619,292 women and found screening rates were […]
Continue ReadingAt Bloomington, Minn.-based HealthPartners, AI adoption comes down to one priority: trust. “We believe fundamentally that it will be detrimental to our ability to serve our members and our patients if we release AI competencies just for the sake of getting caught up in the race,” said Maggie Helms, senior vice president and chief data, […]
Continue ReadingCharlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health has been using Epic’s new Agent Factory, which creates and monitors agentic AI tools that reason, decide and act within workflows. “By combining Epic’s Agent Factory Platform capabilities with Advocate Health’s scale, clinical insight, and commitment to innovation, we’re translating AI from promise into practice — improving experiences for teammates, strengthening […]
Continue ReadingSome health systems are adopting teledermatology to expand patient access and boost efficiencies, the American Journal of Managed Care reported. As dermatologists face declining reimbursement, they will have to look into alternatives to maintain revenue, including video appointments and asynchronous messages, according to the publication’s coverage of the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting […]
Continue ReadingLittle Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health plans to discontinue labor and delivery and obstetrics services at its Baptist Health-Fort Smith campus, effective April 28. Forty employees will be affected by the change, a Baptist Health spokesperson said in a March 30 statement shared with Becker’s. “This decision was not made lightly; it follows a careful analysis […]
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