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Lack of oversight found in Massachusetts hospital audit
The Massachusetts State Auditor has conducted a performance audit of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), determining that the agency did not adequately monitor the financial conditions of acute care hospitals in the state.
Aetna sues drugmakers over alleged price fixing
Health insurer Aetna has filed a lawsuit against several drug companies, including Pfizer, Novartis and Teva Pharmaceuticals, for allegedly fixing the prices of 111 generic medications and monopolizing and restraining trade.
Commure acquires digital care navigator Memora Health
Healthcare technology company Commure has acquired digital care navigation platform Memora Health for an undisclosed amount, the company recently announced.
Healthcare execs more optimistic heading into the new year, survey finds
Most expect greater revenues and improved profitability, according to Deloitte data.
Trends 2025: AI in healthcare progressing despite reimbursement hurdles
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a major force in healthcare. The technology is developing at breakneck speed, and both payers and providers are examining the potential use cases, with one survey from November showing 73% of organizations pl…
Trends 2025: AI in healthcare progressing despite reimbursement hurdles
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a major force in healthcare. The technology is developing at breakneck speed, and both payers and providers are examining the potential use cases, with one survey from November showing 73% of organizations pl…
5.6 million people affected by Ascension cyberattack
Ascension has submitted a report to federal regulators showing that about 5.6 million people were affected by a ransomware attack on the nonprofit health system in May.
Medicare enrollees to pay less for 64 additional drugs
Some Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 drugs available through Medicare Part B, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The drugs will have a lowered Part B coinsurance rate from January 1 through March 31 of next year; that’s b…
WashU Medicine to make neurosurgery inroads with philanthropic gift
WashU Medicine in St. Louis is turning a philanthropic gift of $50 million into a vehicle for recruiting neurosurgeons and researchers, and enhancing the research capabilities of the facility’s neurosurgery department.
Andrew Taylor, an emeritus truste…
Advocate spending $1 billion on new hospital and outpatient services
Chicago-based Advocate Health Care is planning to spend $1 billion to improve access to primary and specialty care, as well as wellness services, by investing in a new hospital and extended outpatient programs.
The investment will improve access to pri…
