Medical Groups: Page 3

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    Deep Dive

    Disparity in vaccine access between states roils patients, providers

    Recent changes to federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations have providers worried about what’s to come. “We have opened a door to not using science to guide care,” one physician said.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Optum Rx hikes payment floor on brand name drugs for independent pharmacies

    The move builds on the major PBM’s pivot to cost-based pricing for pharmacies announced earlier this year.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    Provider burnout

    Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey

    Workers say they’re burnt out and feel unappreciated at work, according to a new survey from the Harris Poll.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Doctors slam specialty cuts in 2026 Medicare pay proposal

    Major physician groups and specialists commented in droves that regulators missed the mark on the Medicare physician fee schedule for next year.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Medicare prior authorization pilot raises concerns among providers

    The additional red tape could save money, but may harm patient access and quality of care. Stakeholders are urging the CMS to increase transparency and hold participants accountable.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 16, 2025
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    CMS opens applications for Rural Health Transformation Fund

    States have been anticipating more details about the program since July. Now, they will have until Nov. 5 to submit applications for a piece of the $50 billion pie.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 16, 2025
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    CVS changes healthcare delivery leadership

    Jon Thiboutot, most recently the vice president of operations of CVS' MinuteClinic subsidiary, has been named the healthcare giant's president of retail health.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    AMA releases 2026 medical codes

    The American Medical Association unveiled new CPT codes on Thursday amid signs that the Trump administration may reduce the lobby’s influence over the medical billing system.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Pacs Group CFO resigns amid allegations of improper conduct

    The board of directors called for Derick Apt to resign amid allegations he improperly accepted a “series of high value” gifts.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 10, 2025
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    CMS tweaks AHEAD all-payer model for states

    The model will now run for one additional year and require providers to assume more downside risk.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Medicare saved record $2.4B from largest accountable care program last year

    ACOs are also improving in quality, according to the CMS data. Still, the Medicare Shared Savings Program has struggled with waning provider buy-in.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Top healthcare legislation to watch so far this year

    Federal lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills targeting core healthcare issues, including 340B, Medicaid, AI and site-neutral payments.

    By Healthcare Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Sycamore Partners closes Walgreens acquisition, splits retailer into 5 companies

    The deal’s closure also comes with a raft of leadership changes. Mike Motz, the former CEO of Staples U.S. Retail, has been appointed as Walgreens CEO effective immediately.

    By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Physicians say fewer qualified doctors apply for jobs: report

    In a new report from Medscape, physicians say a lack of qualified applicants is hampering efforts to fill open positions. Many worry the situation could get worse over the next decade.

    By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Surprise Billing

    No Surprises dispute resolution is creating billions of dollars in extra costs, could raise premiums: analysis

    Providers are turning to the law’s arbitration process in droves to settle out-of-network claims, one factor fueling spending that could cost consumers down the line.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    A $50B rural health fund was negotiated with hospitals in mind. Experts are split on whether it will help them at all.

    The fund was created to help Republicans secure critical votes for their reconciliation bill. But experts aren't quite sure how it'll work, creating a $50 billion dollar question with major ramifications for rural hospitals.

    By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare end contract negotiations after failing to reach agreement

    The Baltimore-based system and the major insurer called off contract negotiations, keeping some 60,000 patients out of network.

    By • Updated Sept. 18, 2025
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    Judge approves $2.8B Blues settlement with providers

    The final settlement wraps up 12 years of litigation over Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans’ alleged collusion to lower reimbursement to U.S. providers.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Option Care Health taps new CFO

    Meenal Sethna will replace Michael Shapiro as the infusion therapy provider’s chief financial executive in October.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    CHAI, health center group partner to boost safety-net AI adoption

    The organizations will collaborate on guidance for community health centers and other safety-net providers, which face increased barriers to implementing AI.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Physicians are working more but reimbursement isn’t keeping pace, report finds

    Physicians are working harder now than in past years, but they’re getting less for that work, according to new research from Kaufman Hall. The situation could worsen as more Americans lose health insurance.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Hospitals prepare for $149B cut to Medicaid state-directed payments

    New limits to the program could force hospitals to slash capital spending while bracing for millions of newly uninsured patients.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Healthcare bankruptcies dipped to 3-year low in the second quarter

    Although fewer companies are expected to file for Chapter 11 protections in 2025 relative to last year, significant headwinds remain on the horizon, according to a new report from Gibbins Advisors.

    By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Physicians saw a 3.7% bump in pay last year — but it wasn’t distributed equally

    Women and pediatricians were likely to receive lower compensation relative to their peers, according to Doximity's 2025 physician compensation report.

    By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 4, 2025
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    PBM markets lack competition, new paper finds

    The American Medical Association’s research, which found that local PBM markets are highly concentrated, is more fuel for critics of the powerful drug middlemen.

    By • July 31, 2025