Record number of residency matches notched for 2023

Interest in emergency medicine slots fell this year, however, with 554 positions left unfilled.

By Hailey Mensik • March 20, 2023

AI scribe shows potential in documentation for orthopedists but needs corrections, study finds

Although the AI scribe understood most verbal commands and handled most medical documentation, it was at times unable to form a medical plan.

By Brian T. Horowitz • March 16, 2023

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

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MedPAC recommends physician pay bump, but not enough for provider groups

Updating base physician payment rates by 1.45% in 2024 as proposed by the group that advises Congress on Medicare policy is “grossly insufficient,” the Medical Group Management Association said.

By Hailey Mensik • March 16, 2023

Healthcare companies may turn to big banks after SVB collapse

The fall of SVB created a chasm in life sciences financing that could be filled by bigger banks, but might hamper access to quick, short-term cash for startups.

By Sydney Halleman • March 15, 2023

Physicians say prior authorization rules harm patients, AMA survey finds, as CMS works toward new policy

Over a third of physicians said the requirements led to a serious adverse event for one of their patients, such as hospitalization, permanent impairment or death, the survey found.

By Hailey Mensik • March 14, 2023

Fall of SVB hits healthcare sector as federal regulators step in

The closure of the major healthcare and life sciences lender Friday was the culmination of a rapid four-day nosedive that left some healthcare companies temporarily locked out of funds.

By Sydney Halleman • March 13, 2023

Bon Secours’ outgoing chief nurse officer on the challenges ahead for nursing

Andrea Mazzoccoli shares workforce trends she’s keeping an eye on and advice for future nursing leaders as she exits her role.

By Hailey Mensik • March 13, 2023

FTC pushes back deadline for public to weigh in on noncompete ban

FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson said she would have supported an even longer extension since the proposed rule is “a departure from hundreds of years of precedent.” 

By Samantha Liss • March 7, 2023

Walgreens-backed VillageMD acquires Connecticut medical group

VillageMD has snapped up Starling Physicians, which operates primary care and multi-specialty practices, for an undisclosed sum.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 3, 2023

Walmart Health plans clinic expansion in 2024, pushing into 2 new states

The retail giant plans to open 28 new Walmart Health centers in 2024, bringing the total number of locations to more than 75, as competition heats up in the primary care arena.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 2, 2023

Why regulators didn’t challenge Amazon-One Medical deal, despite data concerns

The ecommerce giant's $3.9 billion buy of primary care company One Medical closed without a challenge from the FTC, even as consumer protection groups and regulators aired worries about the tie-up.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 1, 2023

Oak Street Health posts $510M loss, outlines risks to CVS acquisition

Along with regulatory oversight and concerns about physician attrition due to the transaction, the merger could disrupt Oak Street by hurting relationships with its business partners — including Humana, according to a financial filing.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 1, 2023

Walmart Health names new executive vice president

Brian Setzer has been at Walmart since 2021 serving as Walmart Health’s chief financial officer. He joined Walmart after seven years at Highmark Health, where he worked a variety of operating and financial management positions.

By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 28, 2023

Partisan gridlock shouldn’t threaten true value in healthcare

Oak Street CEO Mike Pykosz makes the case for value-based healthcare policy despite potential partisan gridlock in the 118th Congress.

By Mike Pykosz • Feb. 24, 2023

Amazon closes $3.9B buy of One Medical

The acquisition, which closed without a challenge from regulators, gives Amazon a footprint in primary care and reinvigorates the company’s long-held plans to sell healthcare services to employers.

By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 22, 2023

Tipping point is in sight: Value-based care is driving meaningful financial results

Strata’s Liz Kirk shares her reflections on value-based care based on the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference held in San Francisco.

By Liz Kirk • Feb. 10, 2023

CVS buys Oak Street Health for $10.6B

The acquisition is a major development in the strategic positioning of large retailers in the primary care space, analysts said.

By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 8, 2023

Intermountain Health taps new chief operating officer

As COO, Berensen will oversee operations across Intermountain’s footprint, which includes 33 hospitals across seven states.

By Sydney Halleman • Feb. 7, 2023

CVS taps new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

Shari Slate will lead the company’s strategy concerning its diversity and community initiatives.

By Sydney Halleman • Feb. 6, 2023

Private equity notched second-highest year of healthcare dealmaking in 2022, Pitchbook finds

Deal activity is expected to slow in the first half of 2023 amid staffing-related margin pressures, liquidity constraints and a difficult PE fundraising market, according to the market data firm.

By Rebecca Pifer • Feb. 6, 2023

Healthcare added 58K jobs in January with ambulatory, nursing homes leading gains

The gains are slightly above last year’s average for the sector, which was 47,000 new jobs per month.

By Hailey Mensik • Feb. 3, 2023

To improve employees’ health in 2023, employers must take a hard look at where and how employees receive care

Morgan Health CEO Dan Mendelson and partner Cheryl Pegus advocate for embracing value-based care and using virtual tools as a complement.

By Dan Mendelson and Cheryl Pegus • Feb. 3, 2023

More patients — especially younger ones — are switching providers, survey finds

About 30% of patients selected a new provider in 2021, up from 26% in 2017, according to a new report from Accenture. Gen Zers and millennials were six times more likely to switch providers than older people.

By Hailey Mensik • Feb. 2, 2023

Consolidated systems charge more for ‘marginally’ better care, study finds

Care delivered by physicians in health systems costs between 12% and 26% higher than care delivered by independent physicians, according to a study published in JAMA Network.

By Hailey Mensik • Feb. 1, 2023

CVS, Rush partner on new ACO for Chicago Medicare patients

Rush University will be the only Chicago-area academic medical center participating in CVS’ first accountable care organization in ACO REACH.

By Rebecca Pifer • Jan. 24, 2023