CMS projects healthcare costs will top $5.4 trillion within decade

On one hand, costs are expected to grow more slowly than in some past periods. On the other hand...

By Julie Henry • July 31, 2015

Medicare records show growth in care roles of non-physicians

Federal data reveals non-physician caregivers billed for a wide range of procedures, including surgery, in 2013.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

Humana Q2 profits hit by medical costs

The company has missed analyst expectations for several quarters.

By Nina Flanagan • July 30, 2015

Better pay could coax most healthcare workers to leave jobs

Nearly three out of four employees say they would leave their jobs for positions with higher pay.

By Julie Henry • July 29, 2015

Chinese investors to pay $120M for SHL Telemedicine

China expands its reach into the Israeli market.

By Nina Flanagan • July 29, 2015

States push to recoup Medicaid money from questionable claims

A number of states are seeking to recover money from drugmakers, suppliers and providers.

By Julie Henry • July 28, 2015

Some 'safety net' hospitals seeing profits under ACA

Hospitals in expansion states are thriving while those in nonexpansion states are feeling the pinch.

By Julie Henry • July 27, 2015

Healthcare stocks outpacing tech sector

As a result, some investors shifting from technology to healthcare.

By Julie Henry • July 27, 2015

Minnesota discovers 1.3 million 'potentially preventable' hospital visits

The cost of the visits was estimated at about $2 billion.

By Julie Henry • July 27, 2015

HSAs still perplex consumers, health professionals say

A new survey sheds light about the lack of understanding of the accounts and the best ways to use them. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 24, 2015

Anthem moves to buy Cigna in massive $54.2B deal

The offer would create an insurance giant that covers more than 53 million people.

By Randy Lilleston • July 24, 2015

Sutter Health nearly doubles operating margin

Diversified revenue streams are getting much of the credit.

By Heather Caspi • July 24, 2015

Report: Medicare hospital trust fund stable

"While this is good news, we cannot be complacent," CMS administrator Andy Slavitt said.

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

Baptist Health continues growth with $50M orthopedic center

Operating revenue, admissions and ER visits are all up. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

Healthcare M&A sets record for 2015 at $395.8B

The tipping point was St. Jude Medical's $3-billion acquisition of Thoratec, a manufacturer of devices for heart failure. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 23, 2015

BCBSA report finds huge variation in angioplasty costs

This is the second such report Blue Cross has released this year, and it found a 532% variation in Los Angeles alone.

By Julie Henry • July 22, 2015

County supervisors offer Singing River help via financial turn-around firm

The county will pay for assistance, but wants oversight. Is hiring a turn-around firm the only way to save the beleaguered hospital?

By Julie Henry • July 21, 2015

Daughters of Charity gets $250M lifeline from NY equity firm

DCH will remain a nonprofit—pending regulatory approval of the deal. 

By Katie Bo Williams • July 20, 2015

VA threatens to close hospitals if Congress doesn't address budget shortfall

"If these program funds are not restored, VA will face shutting down hospital operations during August 2015," Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson warned.

By Julie Henry • July 20, 2015

Tenet to assume majority ownership of Carondelet

Current owner Ascension will maintain a minority stake, as will nonprofit Dignity Health. 

By Katie Bo Williams • July 16, 2015

McCullough-Hyde Hospital/TriHealth investing $22M for upgrades

Part of that investment is almost $10 million used to implement Epic. 

By Nina Flanagan • July 16, 2015

Maine hospital files bankruptcy amid $13M claim

Maine's Parkview Adventist Medical Center is the seventh U.S. hospital to file for bankruptcy this year.

By Nina Flanagan • July 16, 2015

Healthcare stocks soar in the wake of King v. Burwell

A decrease in uncompensated care has renewed investor confidence. What will the future hold? 

By Julie Henry • July 15, 2015

Mega-merger creates largest hospital system in NJ

Barnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson Health System have officially tied the knot. What other acquisitions are in the pipeline in New Jersey?

By Julie Henry • July 15, 2015

Cleveland Clinic Innovations exec departs amid FBI investigation

The agency says Gary Fingerhut violated the health system's financial policies.

By Julie Henry • July 13, 2015