This special collection, which will be updated throughout the month, looks at what’s being done to ease the provider burden.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Walgreens and AmerisourceBergen agree to $6.5B wholesale pharmacy sale
The sale will allow Walgreens to focus on its retail pharmacy and healthcare businesses, which in recent months has included a foray into primary care.
With Democrats winning both Georgia runoff elections, the Biden Administration could make substantial changes to healthcare
Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, which will likely grease the administrative wheels for the former vice president.
Northwell Health rescinds more than 2,500 patient medical bill lawsuits
Northwell reportedly sued thousands of patients last year for unpaid medical bills averaging $1,700.
CVS Health administering COVID-19 vaccine at skilled nursing facilities in 49 states
The company expects to complete administration of first doses in skilled nursing facilities by January 25.
Dr. Betsy Nabel stepping down as president of Brigham Health
Nabel led Brigham through the financial challenges of COVID-19, growing revenues from $2.9 billion in 2010 to $4.3 billion in 2020.
Optum to acquire Change Healthcare
The combined capabilities create a powerhouse of a healthcare analytics and technology company.
OIG audit: CMS should improve hospital wage index adjustments for rural hospitals
The report found that 53% of hospitals in the bottom quartile of the area wage index for 2020 were in rural areas.
VCU Health System finalizes acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
Patient care at the local level will remain intact, but will benefit from expanded services connecting people to more specialized care.
Centene signs definitive agreement to acquire Magellan Health
The transaction is expected to broaden Centene’s whole health capabilities and establish a leading behavioral health platform.
