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A potential snag in the value-based care shift
The U.S. healthcare system’s transition to value-based care might be slowed by current financial conditions, according to an October 2023 report published in NEJM Catalyst.
OHA appoints Dr. Sejal Hathi as new director
The Oregon Health Authority has a new leader after Gov. Tina Kotek appointed Sejal Hathi, MD, to the post, according to multiple reports.
Hospital landlord group faces increasing pressure from lawyers, investors
Lawyers representing investors who may have lost significant money over the way a $375 million deal was presented by Medical Properties Trust are encouraging such investors to submit their losses, according to a Nov. 8 InvestorsObserver report.
Senate committee advances bill that would delay DSH cuts, rein in PBM tactics
The Senate Finance Committee on Nov. 8 voted to advance a healthcare package that would eliminate two years of Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts and rein in what Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon called “shadowy tactics by pharmacy benefit …
Why CVS was 'sold immediately' on Oak Street Health
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said she was “sold immediately” on Oak Street Health, as the primary care provider’s use of technology, data and its value-based care model impressed her, Crain’s Chicago Business reported Nov. 7.
Walmart: Friend or foe to hospitals?
When Walmart founder Sam Walton declared the retailer’s healthcare ambitions in 1991, he had harsh words for hospitals.
'Caring for the caregivers': 7 CEO influencers on reviving joy
Hospital and health system CEOs are in a position to influence their workforces, as well as healthcare altogether. As they connect with their teams, they have unique opportunities to support clinicians and their well-being.
Patient experience measures decline, but there's a 'bright spot'
Patient experience scores across the U.S. worsened for the second year in a row, though contributing factors may be improving, according to data from The Leapfrog Group’s fall safety grades.
Oroville Hospital requests multiple waivers as capital project nears completion
Orovillle (Calif.) Hospital, which is nearing the completion of a controversial $178 million capital project, is requesting four separate waivers as it struggles to maintain certain debt obligations, according to a Nov. 7 filing.
3 states where abortion access was preserved on election Tuesday
Abortion policy and pro-choice candidates sustained victories in several states in what was the second election cycle since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
