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Latest Global Survey from ISAPS Reports a Rise in Aesthetic Surgery Worldwide
The report shows a 11.2% overall increase in procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2022.
Healthcare Subsectors Drive Double-Digit M&A Decline in 2023
According to LevinPro HC, there have been 1,299 healthcare M&A deals this year through July 31. This represents a 12% drop compared to the year-ago period.
CMS Suspends all Dispute Resolution Processes After Latest No Surprises Act Court Loss
CMS said all federal independent dispute resolution processes are temporarily suspended in response to a Texas judge's latest ruling in a series of lawsuits challenging provisions of the No Surprises Act.
Mental Health Spend, Aided by Telehealth, Surged During Pandemic
During the acute phase of the pandemic, in-person visits for mental health services dropped by 39.5%, while telehealth visits surged remarkably by 1019.3% compared to the previous year.
The ‘Huge Gap Between Hype and Reality’ for Healthcare AI
While healthcare AI has enormous potential, there is also a significant amount of noise to sort through, a Mount Sinai Health leader said.
Health Systems Get Serious about Value-Based Care
With few options to mitigate costs and avoid cutting services, layoffs or worse, hospitals and health systems are accelerating value-based care strategies and taking a more nuanced approach to the site of service for care.
Almost 80% of Healthcare Organizations Experienced Cyber Incidents in the Past Year
The financial ramifications mainly fell in the $100,000–$1 million range, with 26% paying ransoms.
Where Private Equity Activity is Trending and How CFOs Can Capitalize
PE deals are expected to rise though in the second half of the year and into 2024 as the debt market recovers and inflationary pressures settle.
Hospital Seeing Revenue Dip From EHR Installs is the Norm, Fitch Says
Richard Park, director of the nonprofit healthcare department for Fitch, said that hospitals tend to see a dip in revenues due to new EHR implementations.
PE Investments in Physician Practices Draw Regulatory Scrutiny
With an increase in private equity funding and ownership comes a corresponding uptick in attention from federal regulators.