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Health systems ditch incrementalism in value-based care

Value-based care has had several false starts over the years. But in the next year, several health systems are determined to make progress toward a payment system prizing pay for outcomes over volume.

Weight loss surgery cuts liver complications risk by 72% in obesity patients: Study

A Cleveland Clinic study has found that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of liver complications in patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis. 

Weight loss surgery cuts liver complications risk by 72% in obesity patients: Study

A Cleveland Clinic study has found that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of liver complications in patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis. 

Trump administration's freeze on health agency communications: 6 updates

President Donald Trump’s administration has paused federal health agency external communications through Feb. 1, including updates on the CDC website and public health news releases from the NIH.

Texas health district lays off 48

Galveston County (Texas) Health District laid off 48 employees on Jan. 24 due to financial challenges.

Epic continues to seek dismissal of antitrust lawsuit: 6 things to know

On Jan. 24, Epic filed a reply memorandum urging the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by New York City-based Particle Health, a health data exchange startup.

Epic continues to seek dismissal of antitrust lawsuit: 6 things to know

On Jan. 24, Epic filed a reply memorandum urging the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by New York City-based Particle Health, a health data exchange startup.

Brown University Health consolidating 'scattered' administrative offices

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is consolidating administrative offices effective Jan. 1, GoLocalProv reported Jan. 24. 

Brown University Health consolidating 'scattered' administrative offices

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is consolidating administrative offices effective Jan. 1, GoLocalProv reported Jan. 24. 

Brown University Health consolidating 'scattered' administrative offices

Providence, R.I.-based Brown University Health is consolidating administrative offices effective Jan. 1, GoLocalProv reported Jan. 24.