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AmSurg expands U.S. radiology services footprint with AllegiantMD purchase
The recent merger activity follows AmSurg’s lost bid to acquire hospital staffing firm TeamHealth Holdings last November.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why McKesson is divesting its IT portfolio in favor of stronger drug distribution
Reaction to the news has been favorable, with several financial analysts giving the company a “buy” rating.
By Meg Bryant • July 6, 2016 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Aetna sells MA assets to mitigate antitrust concerns over Humana merger
The move comes as a strategy to help ease antitrust concerns with the health insurance giant's pending $37 billion acquisition.
By Ana Mulero • July 5, 2016 -
Aetna/Humana merger inches closer to closing with Illinois approval
Illinois insurance chief Melissa Dowd concluded the deal won’t harm competition in the Medicare Advantage market.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
Women taking lead in solving their own health issues
Jokingly referred to as bikini medicine, female health is a $55 million market.
By Meg Bryant • June 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How New Markets Tax Credits are fueling rural health center expansions
Thanks to a federal tax credit, Lāna’i Community Health Center not only expanded its services but has contributed $3 million to the island’s economy.
By Meg Bryant • June 28, 2016 -
Supreme Court rejects home healthcare wage lawsuit
A rule requiring minimum wages and overtime pay for home health workers will stay in place. It only applies to workers who are employed by third parties like home healthcare agencies.
By Ana Mulero • June 28, 2016 -
4 factors that dictate execs' compensation
It pays to work in a hospital-owned or large practice, according to the MGMA.
By Ana Mulero • June 27, 2016 -
Allina replacement nurse says care being compromised
The provider launched a nationwide search for 1,400 replacement nurses ahead of a week-long strike.
By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016 -
Name-your-price health startup expands to orthopedics
Need a shoulder adjustment? Name your price.
By Meg Bryant • June 24, 2016 -
Hospital profitability factors outlined in new study
Competing consolidation efforts in the hospital and health insurer markets play a leading role.
By Heather Caspi • June 23, 2016 -
Kindred expanding home health portfolio with $39M deal
The home health provider will serve the majority of Arkansas pending regulatory approval.
By Heather Caspi • June 23, 2016 -
Diabetes-related spending has gone up
A Health Care Cost Institute report shows people with diabetes had twice as many doctor and ER visits as people without the disease between 2012 and 2014.
By Ana Mulero • June 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
7 ways hospitals can reduce staffing costs without jeopardizing quality
It’s important for hospital financial leaders to manage costs on an ongoing basis, rather than in “big bunches” when a crisis comes along.
By Julie Henry • June 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 forces that will influence medical cost trends in 2017
Consumers are increasingly likely to seek treatment at retail clinics, which will lead to increasing utilization and inflate costs in the future.
By Jeff Byers • June 21, 2016 -
Allina to search for 1,400 nurses in face of possible strike
A regional health system in Scotland saw costs jump £2.9 million over a four-year period, as nurses were hired to cover shortages.
By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016 -
SCOTUS false claims decision sets up increased liability potential for providers
Two-thirds of all whistleblower lawsuits in the U.S. last year involved healthcare entities.
By Meg Bryant • June 17, 2016 -
UPMC puts money on Omicia's precision medicine platform
The $23 million Series B funding round drew investors from Europe and Asia, as well as the U.S.
By Meg Bryant • June 15, 2016 -
Healthcare spending, revenues up year over year in 2016 Q1
Total revenue increased 5.2% from 2015 while total expenses increased 5.8%.
By Heather Caspi • June 9, 2016 -
Healthcare companies prominent in Fortune 500 list
McKesson, UnitedHealth Group, and CVS Health are included in the top ten rankings.
By Nina Flanagan • June 7, 2016 -
Obama opposes VA privatization
During an interview with The Gazette, the president said he is happy with current VA Secretary Robert McDonald.
By Nina Flanagan • June 7, 2016 -
Healthcare adds 46K jobs, remains bright spot in weak May jobs report
Last month booked the lowest monthly job gain in the U.S. since 2010, with only 38,000 jobs added.
By Heather Caspi • June 6, 2016 -
Under pressure, nonprofit hospital ceases to sue poor patients who can't pay
Sen. Charles Grassley said tax-exempt hospitals have a duty to help patients qualify for financial aid.
By Meg Bryant • June 3, 2016 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Aetna outlines plan to fund Humana merger
While the companies say the merger is on track to close this year, the proposal is facing stiff scrutiny from regulators.
By Meg Bryant • June 3, 2016 -
McKesson considers letting go its IT unit
The company may divest in order to focus on its core drug-distribution business.
By Heather Caspi • June 3, 2016
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