by Jordana Choucair | Nov 2, 2022 | Providers
A new report found that 230,609 health care providers left the workforce in 2021 due to retirement, burnout, and pandemic-related stressors. Physicians experienced the largest loss, with 117,000 professionals leaving the workforce. Over 53,000 nurse practitioners...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 31, 2022 | Providers
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an updated report on its previous 12 hospital compliance audits. The OIG identified 387 improperly paid Medicare claims totaling $82 million in overpayments, 333 of which were...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 27, 2022 | Providers
Walmart Health announced it will open 16 additional health centers in Florida over the next year. The locations are focused in the Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa markets and are set to open by the fall of 2023. The health clinics are located next to Walmart’s...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 25, 2022 | Providers
A survey of 600 physicians found that 95 percent are interest in learning about new clinical trials and innovative treatments, but most feel overwhelmed by the amount of information. The survey also revealed that physicians want information that reflects diversity of...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 25, 2022 | Providers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking to fine Merck for cutting off 340B sales to hospitals’ contract pharmacies. Merck previously told its covered entities that they must participate in...
by Jordana Choucair | Oct 24, 2022 | Providers
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) fourth quarter Designated Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) report data, only 27.7 percent of mental health professionals needed are available. The report also found that six states –...
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