Business Management & Strategy

Apr 4, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee April 1 discussed cybersecurity threats in legacy medical devices during a hearing. The subcommittee heard from experts on the dangers of outdated devices as the hardware can last several years longer than software.

Apr 4, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Nonprofit hospitals with early fiscal year end dates improved their financial performance in 2024 compared with 2023, according to an analysis published last week by credit rating agency Fitch Ratings.

Apr 4, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting health care news items from around the web.

Mar 13, 2025, 02:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

As the financial sector moves forward with AI plans, banks added governance and ethical use expertise to their workforces last year, according to research by Evident Insights. Out of 50 large banks surveyed, 41 had dedicated AI governance professionals in Q4 2024, up from 31 the prior year, the industry research firm said in a report.

Mar 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Seven major industry groups - including one representing healthcare CISOs and CIOs - are urging the Trump administration to rescind a proposed update to the 20-year-old HIPAA Security Rule issued in the final weeks of the Biden administration. The groups say the costs and regulatory burden on the healthcare sector to implement the changes would be "staggering."

Mar 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

HHS has shared plans to revoke a policy March 3 that requires public notice and comment for certain agency management areas.

Mar 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting health care news items from around the web.

Feb 28, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

FinCEN will extend the current March 21 BOI reporting deadline, has suspended BOI enforcement and fines and will develop new regulations it says will reduce "regulatory burden," the agency said on Feb. 27.

Feb 21, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Electronic health records (EHRs) are undergoing a major transformation as vendors increasingly integrate artificial intelligence to ease the burden on clinicians.

Feb 21, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Republicans are considering implementing work requirements for the safety-net insurance program — linking beneficiaries’ eligibility to work, education or volunteer hours — as they look to fund President Trump’s promised tax cuts. A previous proposal to add work requirements to Medicaid would save the federal government $109 billion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Feb 21, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting health care news items from around the web.

Feb 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Spending on home health care has grown by 24.8% over the past 18 months, more than double the growth in personal health care spending overall, which grew by 11.4% over the same period, according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief.

Feb 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

Health care bankruptcies declined in 2024, but the sector still recorded the second-highest number of filings in the past six years, according to a report by restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.

Feb 7, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting health care news items from around the web.

Jan 24, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

A new study shows nationwide shortages of health care labor are projected, with a total deficit of 100,000 workers by 2028. Populous states, such as California, Texas and Pennsylvania, are expected to weather the storm with estimated labor supply that exceeds demand. However, acute shortages are projected in states such as New York and New Jersey.

Jan 24, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

The DOJ once again said fraud enforcement in Medicare Advantage is of “critical importance.” Concerns about MA fraud have grown in recent years as the program has increased in popularity.

Jan 24, 2025, 00:00 AM by Jessica Barboza

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting health care news items from around the web.

Dec 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

After 12 years of exceptional service as President & CEO, Scott Wiley will be stepping down from his role, effective January 13, 2025.

Dec 3, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio’s economic future is at risk as 65% of the state’s CPAs approach retirement. OSCPA is tackling this urgent talent shortage with “Look Beyond,” a campaign designed to attract students and professionals to accounting careers, address workforce gaps and expand access to the profession.

Nov 21, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

For professionals navigating a changing business environment, one CPA said accountants shouldn’t be afraid to embrace change while feeling confident about their expertise.