Rule misleads patients about their out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, a factor the manufacturers say HHS already concedes.
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Analytics could prevent unnecessary helicopter rides for hospitals
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing an analytics platform to help determine the medical necessity of using helicopters for emergency transport.
Hospitals saved an average of $11.8 million due to 340B drug discount program
Hospitals said cuts to 340B savings would force them to scale back certain programs, though the 340B program remains controversial.
AHIP wants more oversight over consolidation of hospitals and physicians
While most vertical mergers do not impair competition, it should not be assumed that all are benign or that savings are passed onto consumers, Senate Judiciary subcommittee hears.
Texas Hospital Association partners with Caravan Health in statewide accountable care organization
To get to the scale needed for value-based care requires at least 50,000 lives, Caravan says.
AI can enable value-based care – if it’s backed up by action
At Advocate Aurora Health, predictive analytics and telephonic coaching led to a 23% reduction in unnecessary utilization.
Acquisitions, partnerships with academic medical centers an emerging workforce trend for health systems, expert says
some health systems are viewing these academic medical center acquisitions as a means of getting closer to the talent pipeline.
IBM, KPMG, Merck and Walmart to evaluate the use of blockchain in pharmaceutical product integrity
The program is intended to assist drug supply chain stakeholders in identifying and tracing certain prescription drugs.
Hospital CEOs focus on revenue growth over cost containment, according to new survey
The number one strategic focus, increasing ambulatory access, topped the list in 2017 and again for this latest survey.
Telemedicine market expected to account for more than $38 billion by 2029
New technology innovations, such as Internet of Things sensors, contribute to the growth outlook for this segment of the healthcare industry.
