Susan Morse

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Hospitals, physicians urge Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid

The American Hospital Association and several physician groups are urging Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid in the proposed budget resolution.
The AHA said even a small portion of the proposed cuts would destabilize hospitals and health systems.

Mass General Brigham to lay off hundreds of non-clinical staff

Mass General Brigham plans to lay off hundreds of non-clinical employees due to a $250 million financial loss within the next two years, in what the health system calls a “gap of a quarter of a billion dollars.”

Kaiser and Risant revenue exceeds $115 billion

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals reported revenue of $115.8 billion for 2024, a gain from the $100.5 billion reported in 2023.

HIMSS25 session shows how physicians are incentivized in alternative payment models

Harpreet Cheema, system senior vice president of Payer Strategy and Analytics of CommonSpirit Health and representatives from Innovaccer will give the best practices for establishing a clinically integrated network as the first step towards population …

Kroger resume ties with Express Scripts

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has announced a new agreement with Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager for Cigna’s Evernorth.

Kroger resume ties with Express Scripts

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has announced a new agreement with Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager for Cigna’s Evernorth.

Molina Healthcare closes ConnectiCare acquisition

Molina Healthcare has announced the closing of its acquisition of ConnectiCare Holding Company as of February 1. 
Molina, headquartered in Long Beach, California, announced the acquisition in July and said it expected to close during the first half of …

Molina Healthcare closes ConnectiCare acquisition

Molina Healthcare has announced the closing of its acquisition of ConnectiCare Holding Company as of February 1. 
Molina, headquartered in Long Beach, California, announced the acquisition in July and said it expected to close during the first half of …

Senate Finance Committee votes to confirm RFK Jr. to lead HHS

The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 Tuesday morning to confirm the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Advocate Health closing Illinois clinics inside of Walgreens

Advocate Health Care is closing 47 clinics it operates inside Walgreens in Illinois.