Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have signed a definitive agreement to combine, forming a leading integrated academic health care system, research university, and not-for-profit health plan. Slated to be one of the Top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., the unified entity aims to enhance access to affordable care, improve clinical research, and expand health plan offerings in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The merger, expected to finalize later this summer, will integrate 30 hospitals and over 700 care sites, supported by more than 65,000 employees and foster new educational and clinical opportunities while addressing health inequities.

Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network sign a definitive agreement to combine publication

Rod Hochman, MD, President and CEO of Providence, will retire at the end of 2024 after a 45-year career in healthcare, including nearly two decades with the Providence organization. Upon retirement, he will assume the role of CEO emeritus starting January 1, 2025. The search for his successor is currently underway. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Hochman has led significant expansions and innovations, including the formation of Truveta, advancements in environmental stewardship, and the establishment of Providence India. Reflecting on his impactful career, Dr. Hochman emphasized the importance of putting the organization's needs above personal interests during leadership transitions.

Providence CEO to retire Becker's Hospital Review

CommonSpirit Health, a Chicago-based healthcare system with 142 hospitals, is adopting a more assertive stance in its dealings with payers to ensure they share the financial impact of inflation and properly reimburse for services rendered. This strategic shift, highlighted in their recent financial documents, follows CommonSpirit's split with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Colorado, leaving 11 hospitals and over 40,000 patients out of network. CFO Dan Morissette has reported significant challenges, including unjust contract denials and delayed payments, especially within Medicare Advantage programs. CommonSpirit is also enhancing its revenue cycle management to better address issues related to clinical denials, documentation, underpayment review, and patient collections.

CommonSpirit takes 'firm stance' with payers Becker's Hospital Review

The article highlights the critical importance of updating networking infrastructure in healthcare settings to support efficient access to patient records, virtual care, and to bolster security against cyber threats. It discusses the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, which offers high bandwidth and strong encryption, making it suitable for high-traffic environments like hospitals. Additionally, the piece elaborates on Wi-Fi 6E, which extends these capabilities by introducing an additional frequency band, thus reducing congestion and enhancing performance by providing more speed and bandwidth while minimizing bottlenecks caused by older standards.

5 Questions about Wi-Fi 6E for Healthcare Workflows healthtechmagazine

Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) have signed a definitive agreement to combine, forming a leading integrated academic health care system, research university, and not-for-profit health plan. Slated to be one of the Top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., the unified entity aims to enhance access to affordable care, improve clinical research, and expand health plan offerings in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The merger, expected to finalize later this summer, will integrate 30 hospitals and over 700 care sites, supported by more than 65,000 employees and foster new educational and clinical opportunities while addressing health inequities.

Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network sign a definitive agreement to combine publication

Rod Hochman, MD, President and CEO of Providence, will retire at the end of 2024 after a 45-year career in healthcare, including nearly two decades with the Providence organization. Upon retirement, he will assume the role of CEO emeritus starting January 1, 2025. The search for his successor is currently underway. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Hochman has led significant expansions and innovations, including the formation of Truveta, advancements in environmental stewardship, and the establishment of Providence India. Reflecting on his impactful career, Dr. Hochman emphasized the importance of putting the organization's needs above personal interests during leadership transitions.

Providence CEO to retire Becker's Hospital Review

CommonSpirit Health, a Chicago-based healthcare system with 142 hospitals, is adopting a more assertive stance in its dealings with payers to ensure they share the financial impact of inflation and properly reimburse for services rendered. This strategic shift, highlighted in their recent financial documents, follows CommonSpirit's split with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Colorado, leaving 11 hospitals and over 40,000 patients out of network. CFO Dan Morissette has reported significant challenges, including unjust contract denials and delayed payments, especially within Medicare Advantage programs. CommonSpirit is also enhancing its revenue cycle management to better address issues related to clinical denials, documentation, underpayment review, and patient collections.

CommonSpirit takes 'firm stance' with payers Becker's Hospital Review

The article highlights the critical importance of updating networking infrastructure in healthcare settings to support efficient access to patient records, virtual care, and to bolster security against cyber threats. It discusses the capabilities of Wi-Fi 6, which offers high bandwidth and strong encryption, making it suitable for high-traffic environments like hospitals. Additionally, the piece elaborates on Wi-Fi 6E, which extends these capabilities by introducing an additional frequency band, thus reducing congestion and enhancing performance by providing more speed and bandwidth while minimizing bottlenecks caused by older standards.

5 Questions about Wi-Fi 6E for Healthcare Workflows healthtechmagazine