Category: Healthcare Finance News

Former Beaumont trustee wants CEO, COO and CMO fired through AG intervention

Beaumont’s board is split on AdvocateAurora deal and has agreed to delay vote until members have further talks with physicians.

Beneficiaries’ lack of Medicare knowledge could lead to dissatisfaction in plans

Survey results indicate a need for people to become better-informed about their coverage, which is both a challenge and an opportunity for insurers.

COVID-19 deaths among Black essential workers linked to racial disparities

Blacks were more likely to serve in several occupations deemed essential during the pandemic, from healthcare support to social work.

More than 1,000 hospitals call on HHS to end drugmakers’ “ill-conceived” 340B practices

In recent weeks several major drugmakers have stopped providing 340B pricing for safety-net hospitals.

GOP coronavirus relief bill fails to pass in Senate

Nothing in bill for hospitals other than funds for coronavirus testing; nothing on horizon until after the election.

Humana adds two new value-based payment programs for select Medicare Advantage plans

The programs are for coronary artery bypass grafting and shoulder replacements, and incentives clinicians to improve patient care and lower costs.

With telehealth here to stay, healthcare looks to sustain it through patient engagement

Thinking about telehealth as a site of care is a philosophical consideration for those looking to sustain success with the care model.

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health finalize partnership 

Saint Peter’s has been seeking a partner to allow it to maintain its Catholic mission and identity in a changing and competitive healthcare market.

MedPAC members weigh future of telehealth coverage

The commission, which advises Congress on issues affecting Medicare, put forth a number of options aimed at maximizing care access while minimizing risk.

The overall outlook for 2020 healthcare revenues improves following second quarter results

Moody’s warns of challenges ahead due in part to the repayment of Medicare advances, which could lead to less favorable liquidity.