Sutter to shutter Berkeley hospital in 2030

Sutter’s Oakland hospital will take over inpatient services for the East Bay area, with Berkeley becoming a focal point for outpatient care.

By Meg Bryant • July 8, 2016

39K individuals were added to the healthcare workforce last month

In June, ambulatory services added more than 19,000 jobs and hospitals gained more than 15,000, according to the U.S Department of Labor.

By Ana Mulero • July 8, 2016

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals raises $30 million for 3-D printed medicine

The pharmaceutical company's first FDA-approved product manufactured using 3-D printing was made available to the U.S. market earlier this year. 

By Ana Mulero • July 7, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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