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Commercial health plans show widespread variation in coverage and reimbursement for speciality drugs

Less than half, 48 percent, of all drug coverage decisions are consistent across the majority of health plans, findings showed.

Wonder Woman Gal Gadot visits Inova Children’s Hospital, wowing kids and raising provider profile

For Inova, which operates on philanthropy, the celebrity visit could translate into needed donations.

How consumerism and patient experience are steering trends in hospital design

Everything from private rooms down to motorized shades and acoustic panels are elements of design that cater to patient comfort and recovery, and boost satisfaction, design expert Rebecca Donner says.

Physician burnout at small practices dramatically lower than the national average

Burnout less likely at smaller practices
The authors say it’s the first research of its kind that examines the prevalence of burnout in practices of five physicians or fewer.

Trump Administration’s freeze on $10.4 billion in risk adjustment payments disrupts markets

AHIP, CMS Administrator Seema Verma both say they want quick resolution to conflicting court decisions holding up payments.

Hospitals, health systems add to C-suites in June; several new CEOs hired

Along with CEOs, many chief operating officers and chief nursing officers were also hired, making for a busy month.

Significant healthcare facilities investments announced in past month

The Florida investment was the largest, but hospitals and systems continue to pump money to improve and expand their facilities.

Significant healthcare facilities investments announced in past month

The Florida investment was the largest, but hospitals and systems continue to pump money to improve and expand their facilities.

Missouri tells providers to use managed Medicaid or face a 10% payment cut

State wants hospitals in-network with Centene, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare but with no apparent savings.

Missouri tells providers to use managed Medicaid or face a 10% payment cut

State wants hospitals in-network with Centene, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare but with no apparent savings.