Susan Morse

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MultiCare partners with Tuva Health for data insights

MultiCare Connected Care has partnered with Tuva Health for claims and other data insights on more than 375,000 patients.
MultiCare Connected Care is an independent accountable care organization of the nonprofit and physician-led MultiCare Health Syste…

Chief growth officer on the competitiveness of home health market

The home care and hospice market is growing along with an aging population.

Reaction mixed to RFK Jr.’s confirmation as HHS secretary

The Senate on Thursday voted 52-48 largely along party lines to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined with Democrats to oppose the nominatio…

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 …