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M&A activity expected to surge as independent health systems look for partners
Even with smaller systems flooding the market, analysts warn that the financial pressures caused by COVID-19 will result in fewer potential buyers.
HAP and Henry Ford collaboration creates new health plan for Michigan businesses
The plan, called Pivotal, offers customizable benefit options, access to more than 9,500 providers, free telehealth services and concierge support.
Deloitte survey shows consumers are more engaged with their health through technology
Despite using technology more than before, consumers still say they want a personalized physician-patient relationship.
HHS distributes $117 million to health centers in quality improvement awards
The awards recognize the highest performing health centers as well as those that have made significant quality improvements from the year before.
CMS provides reimbursement flexibility options for nursing homes
The flexibilities have been made available to "enhance payment" for nursing homes that have implemented COVID-19 infection control practices.
HHS allows health plans to contact recovered COVID-19 patients for plasma donations
The guidance prohibits providers and health plans from receiving any payment from, or on behalf of, plasma donation centers.
HCA Healthcare faces lawsuit for ‘recklessly’ facilitating COVID-19 spread
Plaintiffs include three RCH employees who contracted COVID-19 and one individual whose mother died after contracting the virus, lawsuit says.
Revenues and volumes have fallen ‘off a cliff’ hospital executives tell American Hospital Association
Eight health systems in AHA case study are asking Congress for more relief funding.
Geisinger chooses VisitPay as its new digital financial platform
Technology that prioritizes patient dignity is essential, expert panel says
Dignity-preserving technology allows the patient to decide what information is shared and for how long.
