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Nov 12 | Susan Morse

Astrana Health to acquire Prospect providers, health plan

The strategic $745M transaction opens new opportunities for Astrana in Orange County, California, where it has limited operations,…

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Oct 31 | Susan Morse

Bill would give physicians a pay increase, block Medicare cuts

Congress must enact permanent reform instead of making last-minute payment fixes each year, says MGMA.

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Oct 29 | Susan Morse

Geisinger uses AI platform for OR optimization

Predictive intelligence gives accurate case duration in integration with existing systems.

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Aaron Rust and Chris Pizzi of Providence Health & Services in Medford, Oregon.

Oct 23 | Susan Morse

Providence Health & Services in Oregon optimizes value-based care

Risk-based contracts became a financial lifeline for a challenging payer mix in southern Oregon, says Chief Executive Chris…

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Oct 16 | Jeff Lagasse

Former Chicago hospital CEO charged with corruption, embezzlement

A federal investigation uncovered a scheme to steer vendor contracts to medical supply companies in exchange for cash.

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Oct 10 | Jeff Lagasse

SDOH, tech key to advancing value-based care, says UHG

The report stresses the importance of continued innovation and collaboration across the healthcare system to further adoption.

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Oct 09 | Susan Morse

Steward Health Care abandons Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts

Norwood Hospital has not been part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Steward's 31 facilities nationwide.

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Oct 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Pharma execs charged in $1.3 billion drug scheme

The charges are unlawful distribution of about 70 million opioid pills and 30 million doses of other prescription drugs.

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Oct 03 | Nathan Eddy

Nearly 1,200 medicines are in R&D pipeline to combat expensive chronic diseases

There is a shift from treating a disease to preventing it, says PhRMA chief medical officer Dr. Mike Ybarra.

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Oct 02 | Susan Morse

CMS releases Acute Hospital Care at Home study

The report compares cost, care, patient experience and more to brick-and-mortar care, ahead of the expiration of the waiver.

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