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Dallas, TX

Nexus Children's Hospital-Dallas has partnered with Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas to provide a continuity of care for pediatric patients at Medical City Hospital Dallas. The partnership aims to provide a continuous care experience for pediatric patients moving from the pediatric intensive care unit at Medical City Hospital...

Dallas systems partner on pediatric post-acute care

Renton, WA

Health systems are grappling with effects from the BD BACTEC blood culture media bottle shortage. The FDA sent a letter to healthcare providers July 10 regarding the shortage, and the CDC released updated conservation strategies in a July 22 statement. The FDA estimates the shortage will continue into the fourth quarter of 2024.

How health systems are handling a blood culture bottle shortage

Cigna is planning to vigorously defend its pharmacy benefit manager from scrutiny. On an Aug. 1 call with investors, Cigna Group CEO David Cordani said the company will be more aggressive in communicating the value of its PBM to lawmakers, customers and the public. "We challenge ourselves to be much...

Cigna prepares 'aggressive' defense of PBMs

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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After private-equity firms acquire hospitals, the facilities’ assets and resources diminish significantly, leaving the facilities less equipped to care for patients, according to a new study by physician researchers at the University of California at San Francisco, Harvard Medical School and the City University of New York’s Hunter College.

After private equity takes over hospitals, they are less able to care for patients, say top medical researchers

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Phoenix, AZ

The Independent

A wealthy power couple from Arizona found themselves in handcuffs just months after getting married, for their role in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last month when federal prosecutors arrested them on charges of conspiracy, health care fraud, receiving kickbacks and money laundering in connection to a years-long scheme.The government claims Gehrke and King targeted “elderly Medicare patients, many of whom were terminally ill in hospice care” to get “medically unnecessary”...

Medical entrepreneur and her DJ husband arrested over $900m healthcare fraud scheme

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced more than $200 million to support 42 programs across the country aimed at improving care for older Americans, including those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. HRSA’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program...

Over $200 Million to Improve Care for Older Adults

UnitedHealthcare will launch its national gold-card program on Oct. 1. The program will reward contracted provider groups that "consistently adhere to evidence-based care guidelines," according to an Aug. 1 policy update from UnitedHealthcare. The program will apply to all UnitedHealthcare commercial, individual exchange, Medicare Advantage and community plans. The payer...

UnitedHealthcare launching national gold-card program

In the midst of the perfect storm in senior care—complex patients, high expectations, tight budgets and limited infrastructure—the need for effective collaboration is more critical than ever. That collaboration must take place not only between providers and patients but also between multiple providers and patient family members. Senior...

Reimagining collaboration in senior care: A technology driven approach

Understanding assisted living care is essential for 65 year old women and above. It helps them enjoy a safe, healthy, and vibrant lifestyle. With tailored support, these women can live independently while getting the help they need. Assisted living involves personalized care plans and a social environment that promotes well-being.

Understanding Assisted Living Care for Elderly 65 Year Old Women

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

HealthPartners, a prominent healthcare provider, has announced plans to withdraw from the Medicare Advantage plan offered by UnitedHealthcare starting in 2025. This decision will affect approximately 30,000 patients and marks a considerable shift in the relationship between the two healthcare giants. A potential coverage gap is anticipated for the affected...

HealthPartners to exit UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare plan in 2025

UnitedHealth Group has abandoned its proposed acquisitions of Stewardship Health Inc. and a related company, following intense scrutiny from the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. This decision comes amidst growing concerns about the potential impact of these transactions on healthcare quality, costs, and working conditions for medical professionals. Assistant Attorney...

UnitedHealth Group Abandons Two Acquisitions Following Antitrust Division Scrutiny

California State

San Diego, CA

Ze’ev Ronai, PhD, is stepping down as director of San Diego, Calif.-based Sanford Burnham Prebys on Aug. 1. Cosimo Commisso, PhD, deputy director at Sanford, will act as interim director until a replacement is found. Dr. Ronai joined Sanfrod in 2004 as a professor. He was named director of...

California cancer center director steps down

As dementia-related illnesses continue to rise among hospice patients, caregivers and providers alike are working judiciously to best find ways to support patients and their families in navigating these new diagnoses. In July 2023, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a newly planned demonstration for those...

Why Palliative Care Providers Are Adopting the GUIDE Model

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Supreet Kaur said that companies' expectations around the experience needed to land an AI job changed in the last two years.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

CMS on Aug. 1 released its Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, which will increase inpatient hospital payments by 2.9% in fiscal year 2025. The 2.9% net pay bump is a marginal increase from the 2.6% increase CMS proposed in April, but the American Hospital Association argues the "inadequate" payment update does little to help the inpatient hospital sector when 40% of hospitals are still losing money.

CMS sets 2.9% inpatient pay bump for hospitals in 2025: 6 things to know

A strain of bacteria that causes severe and sometimes drug-resistant infections has been detected in all six World Health Organization regions, the group reported July 31. A 2022 study on Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae recorded "the highest percentage of antibiotic resistance in hvKp group compared to previous studies indicating a dramatic increase in multidrug resistant hvKp strains," the authors wrote then.

WHO warns of moderate-risk level for drug-resistant K. pneumoniae

It is critical that patients have trust and confidence in the abilities of their health provider. Patients should not be reluctant to ask their care provider questions about their health. Patients who feel uncomfortable with their health provider should consider seeking care elsewhere. There are many ways people interact with...

Treating Others With Respect in Health Care

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Kaiser's Risant Health to roll out value-based care platform at Geisinger

Risant Health's new value-based care platform will be rolled out at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger by the end of the year. This new platform aims to transform...

Kaiser's Risant Health to roll out value-based care platform at Geisinger

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