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Week in review: Ukrainian hospitals continue operation in Kyiv | Prior authorization burdens
Saturday, March 12, 2022
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Cardiac hospitals still treating patients as war in Ukraine continues

Despite the Russian invasion, many Ukrainian cardiologists are staying behind to treat patients.

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The cardiac surgery post-op recovery area in the basement of Heart Institute hospital in Kyiv. Cardiac surgeon Igor Mokryk MD, said clinical operations were moved into the hospital's bomb shelter shortly after the launch of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but they are still treating patients.
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Cardiac hospitals still treating patients as war in Ukraine continues

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The cardiac surgery post-op recovery area in the basement of Heart Institute hospital in Kyiv. Cardiac surgeon Igor Mokryk MD, said clinical operations were moved into the hospital's bomb shelter shortly after the launch of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but they are still treating patients.
Despite the Russian invasion, many Ukrainian cardiologists are staying behind to treat patients.
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HHS reports 40% decline in uninsured black Americans with the Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report March 8 that shows historic gains in healthcare coverage among black Americans.

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Heart failure hospitalizations among young adults are getting more common and more expensive
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HHS reports 40% decline in uninsured black Americans with the Affordable Care Act

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Heart failure hospitalizations among young adults are getting more common and more expensive
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report March 8 that shows historic gains in healthcare coverage among black Americans.
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Prior authorization burdens are increasing

Healthcare leaders agree prior authorization burdens are increasing.

 

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Prior authorization burdens are increasing

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Healthcare leaders agree prior authorization burdens are increasing.  
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GoodRx acquires vitaCare for $150M

GoodRx, a healthcare platform that offers telemedicine and prescription drug discounts, has agreed to acquire vitaCare Prescription Services for $150 million.

 

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GoodRx, a healthcare platform that offers telemedicine and prescription drug discounts, has agreed to acquire vitaCare Prescription Services for $150 million.
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GoodRx acquires vitaCare for $150M

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GoodRx, a healthcare platform that offers telemedicine and prescription drug discounts, has agreed to acquire vitaCare Prescription Services for $150 million.
GoodRx, a healthcare platform that offers telemedicine and prescription drug discounts, has agreed to acquire vitaCare Prescription Services for $150 million.  
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The top 20 Health Executive stories for February 2022

These were the most popular stories on Health Exec in February 2022.

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Two of the top stories this month was Forbes' list of leading U.S. hospitals, and the release of the 2022 Best in KLAS vendors health IT vendors to work with.
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The top 20 Health Executive stories for February 2022

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Two of the top stories this month was Forbes' list of leading U.S. hospitals, and the release of the 2022 Best in KLAS vendors health IT vendors to work with.
These were the most popular stories on Health Exec in February 2022.
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Healthcare wage growth during COVID lagged behind other industries despite pandemic burden

The average wages for U.S. healthcare workers rose less than wages in other industries during 2020 and the first six months of 2021, despite the healthcare workforce shouldering the heavy burden of fighting the pandemic.

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Doctor wearing a COVID N95 mask in the hospital. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #Sarscov2
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Healthcare wage growth during COVID lagged behind other industries despite pandemic burden

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Doctor wearing a COVID N95 mask in the hospital. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #Sarscov2
The average wages for U.S. healthcare workers rose less than wages in other industries during 2020 and the first six months of 2021, despite the healthcare workforce shouldering the heavy burden of fighting the pandemic.
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Amazon Pharmacy partners with Blue Plans in five states

Amazon Pharmacy has teamed up with Blue Plans to offer prescription medicine options in New Jersey, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida and Kansas.

 

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Amazon Pharmacy partners with Blue Plans in five states

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Amazon Pharmacy has teamed up with Blue Plans to offer prescription medicine options in New Jersey, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida and Kansas.  
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33 U.S. hospitals are among the best in the world

The United States has some of the best hospitals in the entire world, but only 25 made Newsweek’s 2022 list of the Best Hospitals in the World.

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Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
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33 U.S. hospitals are among the best in the world

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Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
The United States has some of the best hospitals in the entire world, but only 25 made Newsweek’s 2022 list of the Best Hospitals in the World.
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War in Ukraine: Perfusionist from Ukraine asks clinicians to help his homeland

Ukrainian native and pediatric perfusionist Kyrylo Chasovskyi is now heading efforts to mobilize funds and supplies to send to his former pediatric hospital in Kyiv.

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A pediatric patient who was wounded by Russian fire during fighting in Kyiv, Ukraine, being triaged at the National Children's Specialized Hospital. #Ukraine #UkraineRussianWarb #civiliancasualties
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War in Ukraine: Perfusionist from Ukraine asks clinicians to help his homeland

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A pediatric patient who was wounded by Russian fire during fighting in Kyiv, Ukraine, being triaged at the National Children's Specialized Hospital. #Ukraine #UkraineRussianWarb #civiliancasualties
Ukrainian native and pediatric perfusionist Kyrylo Chasovskyi is now heading efforts to mobilize funds and supplies to send to his former pediatric hospital in Kyiv.
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Oscar Health COO stepping down

Oscar Health’s Chief Operating Officer Meghan Joyce is resigning from her role, effective April 10.

 

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Oscar Health COO stepping down

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Oscar Health’s Chief Operating Officer Meghan Joyce is resigning from her role, effective April 10.  
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President Biden outlines new COVID plan in state of the union address

President Biden shared an outline of his new plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during his State of the Union speech on March 1.

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During the 2022 State of the Union address, President Biden outlined a new plan to combat COVID-19 by testing and immediate treatment, plans to reduce drug costs, the need for more mental health coverage, and a call for more cancer research under an NIH program.
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President Biden outlines new COVID plan in state of the union address

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During the 2022 State of the Union address, President Biden outlined a new plan to combat COVID-19 by testing and immediate treatment, plans to reduce drug costs, the need for more mental health coverage, and a call for more cancer research under an NIH program.
President Biden shared an outline of his new plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during his State of the Union speech on March 1.
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RadNet shifts strategy toward building new imaging centers amid challenging real estate market

The company has 15 sites in various stages of construction and development, with almost half occurring in existing hospital joint venture deals.

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RadNet shifts strategy toward building new imaging centers amid challenging real estate market

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The company has 15 sites in various stages of construction and development, with almost half occurring in existing hospital joint venture deals.
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Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor

The cardiologist repeatedly subjected a subordinate physician to "unwanted and unwelcome" contact. 

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
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Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor

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The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.
The cardiologist repeatedly subjected a subordinate physician to "unwanted and unwelcome" contact. 
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Radiology vendor Merit Medical reportedly exploring sale with $3.5B potential price tag

Private equity firms have shown interest, and the publicly traded company is now working with an investment bank to solicit bids, Reuters reported. 

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Radiology vendor Merit Medical reportedly exploring sale with $3.5B potential price tag

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Private equity firms have shown interest, and the publicly traded company is now working with an investment bank to solicit bids, Reuters reported. 
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Campaign to reduce children’s radiation exposure drops imaging referrals by 25%

“Simple education initiatives can contribute to both financial and radiation doses savings, particularly important in radiosensitive cohorts," experts wrote recently. 

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Pediatric Worry
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Campaign to reduce children’s radiation exposure drops imaging referrals by 25%

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Pediatric Worry
“Simple education initiatives can contribute to both financial and radiation doses savings, particularly important in radiosensitive cohorts," experts wrote recently. 
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Fujifilm files suit against rival ultrasound maker Butterfly Network claiming patent infringement

A Butterfly Network spokesperson said the company has a "robust" portfolio of patents and plans to defend itself against any claims in court. 

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Butterfly Network Ultrasound
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Fujifilm files suit against rival ultrasound maker Butterfly Network claiming patent infringement

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Butterfly Network Ultrasound
A Butterfly Network spokesperson said the company has a "robust" portfolio of patents and plans to defend itself against any claims in court. 
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AMA launches initiative to support more equitable health innovation

The AMA created initiative to supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities. 

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Driven by its strategic goal to advance equity in the U.S. healthcare innovation sector, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced an initiative that supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities. #Healthdisparities 
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AMA launches initiative to support more equitable health innovation

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Driven by its strategic goal to advance equity in the U.S. healthcare innovation sector, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced an initiative that supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities. #Healthdisparities 
The AMA created initiative to supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities. 
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