Category: Healthcare Finance News

CEOs say decisions made during time of crisis will impact future strategies

“We’re at the beginning of defining what omnichannel means for health,” says CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo.

Americans are concerned pharma will use COVID-19 pandemic to raise drug prices

Most Americans, regardless of gender, race, income or political identity, believe drug prices will rise.

Health leaders need to address disparities in communities of color

Partnerships with communities can help minimize care gaps, says Dr. Garth Graham of CVS.

HHS awards $107.2 million to grow and train the healthcare workforce

The intent is to provide financial and professional support to physicians, faculty, dentists, nurses and students as they pursue health careers.

Men less likely than women to seek mental healthcare during COVID-19

A variety of factors, from a lack of behavioral health providers to social stigma, contribute to an increased risk for men in particular.

CMS proposes value-based purchasing rule to lower drug prices and increase availability

It will be up to health plans and manufacturers to create the VBP arrangements.

Home-based organizations need to take on more value-based care, says Dr. Mark McClellan

As the number of COVID-19 cases is still increasing, the country is not where it needs to be to safely reopen, he says.

Advocate Aurora Health, Beaumont Health explore merger

The partnership would create a dominant health system across Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois.

Highmark, HealthNow New York announce affiliation agreement

The stated goal is to drive better health outcomes, manage costs, improve affordability and boost engagement.

New Orleans hospital provides microcosm of COVID-19’s effects on ED volumes

Non-COVID-19 deaths are on the rise, most likely linked to a decrease in deferred care.