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New primary-care model gets modest support from advisory panel
A new primary-care pay model shows promise, but needs more work before it’s widely tested, according to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee.
Oak Street Health expands into Philadelphia market with acquisition
A Chicago-based network of primary care clinics serving the Medicare population is set to expand in the Philadelphia market.
HHS boosts funds to care for detained migrant children
HHS is reapportioning more than $100 million to supplement the $1.3 billion earmarked for care of unaccompanied immigrant minors.
Avoidable sepsis infections send thousands of seniors to gruesome deaths
Year after year, nursing homes around the country have failed to prevent bedsores and other infections that can lead to sepsis, an investigation by Kaiser Health News and the Chicago Tribune has found.
Azar: Expect ‘bold’ risk-based Medicare payment models
HHS Secretary Alex Azar praised the CMS’ recent proposal to require ACOs to take on more risk sooner.
Day 2 of hearings finds Brett Kavanaugh in the hot seat
Pressured by Democrats with Donald Trump on their minds, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh rejected repeated requests at Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing to reveal his views about a president pardoning himself or being forced to testify…
Former Amgen exec VanTrieste to head health system-led generic-drug company
The Utah-based not-for-profit generic-drug company, Civica Rx, will include executives from Catholic Health Initiatives, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Providence St. Joseph Health, SSM Health and Trinity Health, which…
Maine governor submits Medicaid expansion plan to CMS
Republican Gov. Paul LePage has submitted a state plan amendment to widen access to Medicaid.
Mercy Health and Bon Secours complete merger
The combined system has 43 hospitals, $8 billion in net operating revenue and more than 57,000 employees, including a new leadership team.
Hospitals sue for third time against 340B cuts
Hospitals are trying for a third time to halt HHS’ cuts to Medicare Part B payments to 340B providers with a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a U.S. District Court.
