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Alex Kacik @alex-kacik.bsky.social · 8h
Rising anesthetist costs and declining reimbursement are squeezing rural and safety-net hospitals.

Health systems are training more CRNAs and streamlining operations. But those efforts may not be enough to stave off service cuts.

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Anesthetist shortage and pay cuts strain hospital budgets
The combination of lower reimbursement and a growing anesthetist shortage could limit access to care and affect provider's expansion plans.
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 4h
The health system is onboarding staff, rescheduling appointments and surgeries and moving some patients visits online during the five-day strike.
More than 45,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in 4 states
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 10h
The combination of lower reimbursement and a growing anesthetist shortage could limit access to care and affect provider's expansion plans.
Anesthetist shortage and pay cuts strain hospital budgets
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 16h
Nuvance Health President and CEO Dr. John Murphy is retiring at the end of the year after a decades-long healthcare career.
Nuvance Health CEO to retire following Northwell merger
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 18h
Senators have launched an inquiry into companies paid billions in taxpayer dollars to build eligibility systems for Medicaid.
Senators launch probe into Deloitte’s Medicaid systems
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 1d
Some rank-and-file members of Congress have begun to discuss what an extension of the expiring tax credits in health insurance exchange plans could look like.
What a deal on exchange plan subsidies might look like
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 1d
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 1d
Nonprofit health insurance companies fared poorly in the 2026 Medicare Advantage star ratings relative to their for-profit rivals.
Medicare Advantage star ratings 2026: Winners and losers
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 3d
Hackensack Meridian Health plans to ramp up and accelerate its initial target to open 20 Amazon One Medical clinics over a span of 10 years.
Hackensack bets on Amazon One Medical to fuel primary care push
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 3d
Health and Human Services Department employees are among the federal workers losing their jobs during the government shutdown.
White House begins HHS firings as government shutdown persists
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 4d
The criticism of CHAI by leaders at HHS exemplifies the healthcare industry's challenges to develop AI standards.
CHAI-HHS drama shows the messiness in developing AI guardrails
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 4d
Technology companies and post-acute providers say new AI tools could be secret weapons for those in TEAM to keep patients from bouncing back to the hospital.
New AI tools target providers looking to succeed in TEAM demo
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 4d
Patrick Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey, details how the deal with Qualtrics came together, how AI fits into the big picture and "The Pitt."
Qualtrics–Press Ganey’s $6.75B deal and the role of AI
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 4d
The share of Humana Medicare Advantage members in plans with quality scores high enough to generate lucrative bonus payments will be smaller in 2026. “We’re not satisfied with these results," Humana CEO Jim Rechtin said.
Humana says fewer members in top-rated Medicare Advantage plans
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 5d
Telehealth providers are facing difficult choices a week into the government shutdown that coincided with the end of Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services.
Telehealth providers split on continuing services amid shutdown
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 5d
Telehealth providers are facing difficult choices a week into the government shutdown that coincided with the end of Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services.
Telehealth providers split on continuing services amid shutdown
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 5d
Patrick Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey, details how the deal with Qualtrics came together, how AI fits into the big picture and "The Pitt."
Qualtrics–Press Ganey’s $6.75B deal and the role of AI
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 5d
Medical practice network OneOncology has acquired GenesisCare USA of Florida and is relaunching the practice as SunState Medical Specialists.
OneOncology acquires GenesisCare cancer clinics
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 6d
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 6d
States are ratcheting down Medicaid reimbursement rates, squeezing providers already bracing for short- and long-term cuts from state and federal governments.
Hospital Medicaid pay cuts spread as state budget gaps widen
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 6d
Karen Hanlon has been appointed president of Highmark Health effective immediately.
Highmark Health taps Karen Hanlon as president
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 6d
Physician and hospital groups are protesting new reimbursement policies Cigna, Aetna and other insurers are implementing.
What to know about Cigna’s and Aetna’s new ‘downcoding’ policies
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 7d
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 7d
A new report from research firm Pitchbook details how active VC firms have been in funding AI scribe companies.
Venture capital firms are pouring money into AI scribe companies
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modernhealthcare.bsky.social @modernhealthcare.bsky.social · 7d
Federal regulators say they have made progress to speed up the process to resolve out-of-network billing disputes. But it’s not enough for frustrated providers and health insurance companies.
Feds clear up IDR backlog as providers plead for more progress
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