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A nonclinical former staff member allegedly gained access to patients' medical records, OCR found.
The affected information may have included name, address, date of birth, Social Security number and financial account information.
National average satisfaction scores suggest meaningful differences in how members experience service, communication and value.
Charity care and bad debt deductions are on the rise; meanwhile, leaders say tariffs will increase costs.
WellDyne will match prescriptions to the most cost-effective and clinically appropriate pharmacy, the companies say.
The company estimates patients could save as much as $3,600 per year, and the capped price will count toward deductibles.
Bankruptcy courts are still evaluating deals including those with Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger and Giant Eagle.
Kettering is advising people to be on alert for scammers who are calling patients requesting payments for medical expenses.
94% of employers say they will raise their expectations of well-being vendors in the hope of delivering improved outcomes.
The tariffs could also threaten the availability of crucial medications and devices and could raise costs for hospitals, AHA says.