Susanna Vogel

The health system promoted Lisa Foo, its executive vice president of commercial operations, to the role effective May 30, according to a securities filing.

A new report from the Lown Institute finds that variability in policies means two nearly identical patients can receive starkly different bills — sometimes within a few blocks of one another.

The CMS says it will continue to enforce EMTALA, including in cases where the health of a pregnant woman or unborn child are in “serious jeopardy.” However, it did not offer specifics about what constitutes serious jeopardy.

Attempting to prevent, prepare for and recover from violent acts in 2023 cost hospitals $18.3 billion, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association.

Fewer doctors are working in practices they own as hospitals and private equity firms buy up medical groups, according to the new research.

The move comes after the health system downsized its executive team and froze nonclinical hiring earlier this year. Providence blamed external pressures, like possible Medicaid cuts and rising supply costs.

In light of financial concerns, few employers plan to expand benefit offerings this year, WTW said.

The CFO will step down at the end of October. The health system said it has already launched a nationwide search for Morissette’s replacement.

Other states have passed laws bolstering oversight of healthcare deals this year, including Massachusetts, New Mexico, Indiana and Washington.

Employers added 30,000 hospital jobs, 29,000 ambulatory healthcare services roles and 6,000 skilled nursing positions last month, according to the report.