It’s unclear why Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare dropped its lawsuit, but it did so with prejudice, meaning the hospital cannot refile. There are many unanswered questions surrounding the unusual case, including how common incidents like this are and whether or not the hospital can technically bill for the time the room was occupied.
The new agentic program, called “Avery,” is now available to millions of UnitedHealthcare members through insurer's existing app. The company said the model will help patients find providers, understand their benefits, get updates on claims and more.
Republicans are said to be considering cuts to cost-sharing programs through the Affordable Care Act as a means to save money and fund the U.S. Department of War, which is looking for $200 billion to cover not only the conflict in Iran but also domestic immigration enforcement.
“Dr. AI” will never replace a single human physician. But its many makers’ relentless pursuit of perfect performance all but guarantees the technology a prominent role in healthcare.
The American Hospital Association released a new report quantifying the financial toll of violence in hospitals, including incidents that spill over into emergency rooms and care wards. The group is calling for stronger cooperation between healthcare facilities and law enforcement.
"With significantly strengthened penalties, standardized reporting requirements and unprecedented enforcement commitments, the regulatory landscape has dramatically shifted," the AMA wrote.
Returning CEO Stephen Hemsley will receive a base salary of $1 million per year, alongside a one-time bonus package in stocks worth $60 million. He is not eligible to receive future bonuses until 2028, the company confirmed in a SEC filing.
A series of lawsuits has been filed against Plenary Health Care Partnerships, the consortium hired by the Ontario government to build Humber River Health’s new Toronto hospital, alleging floors are deteriorating and the water system was faulty.
The acquisition would allow Ascension—a nonprofit health system—to expand its outpatient surgery network, as Amsurg operates 250 centers nationwide. Sources said a final deal could be mere weeks away.
More than 33,000 devices are affected by this recall. Customers may need to return and replace the purge cassettes included with their devices due to a risk of serious injury or death.
