Dignity Health takes financial stand on climate change

The health system is pulling coal from its investment portfolio.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 4, 2015

Nonprofit hospitals sector outlook bleak, Fitch says

The sector can expect ongoing challenges from impacts of the ACA, analysts say.

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 4, 2015

Coverage expansion, drug prices took 2014 U.S. health spending to $3T

Will the impacts of coverage expansion fade out in the coming years?

By Heather Caspi • Dec. 4, 2015

Healthcare cyber security market to hit $10.85B worldwide by 2022, study says

Growth of the market is being driven by the increasing number of cyber attacks for abuse of EHRs, social security records, IP theft, and more. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

Global digital health market worth $55.3B in 2014, expected to grow

Increasing demand for mobile health technologies, telehealth, and advanced information systems is causing the digital health market to grow. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

WellStar announces $661M deal to buy five Tenet hospitals

The deal will add two trauma centers and 26 physician clinics to WellStar's operations. 

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

Medicare Advantage 3.1% FFS rate increase in 2017 good news for insurers

While the increase is great for Medicare Advantage plans, several insurers are closing Medicare Advantage plans serving those dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 3, 2015

Virginia hospitals rebound from 2013 financial struggles

The deficit reduction from the state's hospitals begs the question whether Medicaid expansion is a good idea.

By Nina Flanagan • Dec. 1, 2015

Mississippi to cover bariatric surgery costs

Topping the nation's list of obesity rates for years, Mississippi now will reverse its stance on refusing to cover bariatric surgery costs for Medicaid beneficiaries. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 30, 2015

Democratic presidential hopeful O'Malley releases health policy plan

Using Maryland's successes as a template, Martin O'Malley brings his health budget plan to the national stage.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 29, 2015

Physicians group says providers should prescribe more generic drugs

Despite their lower costs, generic drugs are not being prescribed by healthcare providers as much as they should be, according to the American College of Physicians.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

NYC announces $850M mental health services program

To reduce the stigma of mental health and educate residents, the city plans to hire 400 physicians and clinicians to serve as the foundation of a New York City mental health corps.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 25, 2015

Anthem, Aetna optimistic about ACA exchanges in spite of losses

The insurers remain committed although money and enrollment in plans has been lost.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 24, 2015

Clinton's caregiver tax break proposal addresses long-term care

The presidential hopeful says Americans needing long-term care will hit 27 million by 2050. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 24, 2015

Tipping the scales: U.S. obesity costs soaring

The almost 79 million obese Americans represent a huge potential market for the next obesity medication or device that's safe and effective. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 24, 2015

Survey: Healthcare costs holding steady thanks to 'Cadillac tax' strategies

Additionally, fewer employers are considering dropping coverage entirely, according to Mercer.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 23, 2015

Public health spending spiraling downward

Some think new private health funding will pick up the slack.

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 20, 2015

Lack of reimbursement, standards contribute to low telehealth adoption

A new survey spotlights physician reimbursement as a major telehealth roadblock. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 19, 2015

Google Ventures invests $8M in PatientPing to expand services

PatientPing alerts physicians when a patient is admitted to an emergency department. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 19, 2015

Is the sky the limit for healthcare M&A?

Healthcare ranks as the top industry for M&A volume in 2015, but a top government official recently raised doubts about its benefits.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 17, 2015

Providers to face higher penalties for fraud, regulatory violations

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 has raised civil monetary penalties to account for inflation.

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

Millennium Health files Chapter 11 bankruptcy after $256M settlement

The move comes after the company agreed to pay a $256 million settlement last month for overbilling federal programs.  

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

UPMC awarded $23.9M from Highmark over chemotherapy reimbursement dispute

Highmark could also end up paying an additional $188 million for more unpaid oncology bills. 

By Nina Flanagan • Nov. 12, 2015

Can Colorado become the first state to opt out of the ACA?

State residents will vote on a measure that would start a tax-funded universal healthcare system.

By Jeff Byers • Nov. 10, 2015

How California hospitals could save $10 billion

Can the state's hospitals reduce inpatient costs 25% by shortening patient stays?

By Heather Caspi • Nov. 6, 2015