By Gina Kidder-The familiar phrase “death by a thousand cuts” describes how small problems accumulate into a major loss. Capacity works in reverse. Hospitals create meaningful room for more patients through hundreds of small, coordinated improvements that move people into, through, and out of the system more reliably.

By Mohit Saxena – The CMS final updates to the No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution process this past spring represent one of the most significant changes since the program took effect in 2022. Since the program began, over five million disputes have been filed, creating backlogs, administrative complexity, processing delays, and rising costs across the system.

ATA Action, the ATA’s affiliated organization focused on Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, submitted comprehensive comments to CMS on the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, offering detailed recommendations to strengthen program integrity while preserving patient access to remote monitoring and other essential virtual care services.

By Zac Amos – With strategic implementation, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can support clinicians who work across different healthcare settings and need efficient access to approved tools. However, personal devices can also introduce security risks. Hospital IT teams should establish clear safeguards that protect healthcare information while allowing employees to use their devices appropriately.