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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 -
CHS to unload up to 30 hospitals, focus on regional hubs
The national hospital operator is on an apparent divesting streak.
By Heather Caspi • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New overtime rule casts admin uncertainties for 500,000 healthcare workers
The Department of Labor estimates the new rule will affect about 500,000 healthcare workers.
By Nina Flanagan • May 27, 2016 -
20 healthcare execs make top-earning CEO list
Centene’s Michael Neidorff, Universal Health Services’ Alan Miller, Cigna’s David Cordani, Aetna’s Mark Bertolini, among others, made the list.
By Meg Bryant • May 27, 2016 -
Apixio funding round raises $19.3M
The company plans to expand product development, operations, sales, and marketing with its latest funding.
By Nina Flanagan • May 26, 2016 -
Practice Fusion's former CEO launches iBeat
A wearable personal emergency response system targeted to 50- to 70-year-olds will be iBeat's first product.
By Nina Flanagan • May 26, 2016 -
It now costs $25,826 to insure a family of four
Employee contributions to workplace plans grew a full percentage point more than the employer portion, according to the Milliman Medical Index.
By Meg Bryant • May 25, 2016 -
Improper Medicare, Medicaid payments cost $89B in 2015, official tells House panel
The improper payment rate under the Medicare fee-for-service plan was largely driven by documentation errors and ACA requirements, a CMS administrator said.
By Ana Mulero • May 24, 2016 -
Demand for short-term health insurance policies continues to grow
The Obama administration hoped to get rid of this kind of coverage with the ACA.
By Nina Flanagan • May 24, 2016 -
Global home healthcare market projected to grow at CAGR of 8.85% through 2020
Growth will be fueled by the need for affordable solutions and the integration of mobile devices.
By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016 -
ACEP files federal lawsuit over out-of-network underpayments
The group is fighting for a change in federal health law.
By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016 -
Hedge fund's healthcare retreat signals industry uncertainty
Larry Robbins' Glenview Capital Management shows wavering confidence in its healthcare holdings.
By Heather Caspi • May 19, 2016 -
Oscar requests an individual plan rate increase of up to 30%
The insurance darling said the proposed increase is due to rising medical costs and shuttering government financial assistance.
By Ana Mulero • May 18, 2016 -
Oklahoma makes surprising move towards Medicaid expansion
With a gaping $1.3 billion budget hole, Oklahoma embraces Medicaid expansion after years of strong ObamaCare resistance.
By Nina Flanagan • May 17, 2016
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