Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Ascension Health begins layoffs in Michigan. Crain’s, February 20, 2018. Ascension Health Michigan is laying off employees after reporting a 78% decline in operating income. 2) U.S. FDA says recalls, destroys certain kratom-containing dietary… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Ascension partners with Lyft to ease patient transportation. Modern Healthcare, December 20, 2016. Ascension partnered with Lyft to ensure that the most vulnerable patients always have a ride. 2) Sales Executive Pleads Guilty in… Read the rest »
Yes, changes are on the way for Ascension hospitals in Michigan. We can help your practice stay on top of the latest healthcare news, rules, regulations and trends. Subscribe to stay current and up to date on important matters that will impact your practice. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Ascension is rebranding the 15… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) Ascension Health Michigan dissolves hospital boards, creates new governing structure. Crain’s, August 26, 2015. Ascension Health Michigan has created a single nine-member statewide board with regional sub-boards. 2) Insurers Win Big Health-Rate Increases. The… Read the rest »
Yes – about 10,500 Ascension workers will see a pay raise as Ascension Health is adopting the $11.00 per hour minimum hour wage. We can help your practice stay on top of the latest health care news. Subscribe to stay current and up to date on important matters that will impact your practice. (To subscribe… Read the rest »
Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1) PHI of 485K swiped in USPS data breach. Healthcare IT News, January 5, 2015. The United State Postal Service reported a cybersecurity intrusion that resulted in compromised personal and protected health information of 485,000… Read the rest »
As of last week, the answer is “yes.” Ascension, the largest catholic health system in the country and Trinity, the second largest catholic health system, formed Together Health Network. The new healthcare network will cover all of Michigan using 27 hospitals, hundreds of clinic sites and 5,000 doctors. Why the new network among competitors? Answer:… Read the rest »
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