Healthcare costs will continue to be a major focus in a year that will also see health systems struggle with adequate staffing and security threats.
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Americans going to the doctor less often than they were at the start of the century
In all, roughly two in three Americans said their health was "excellent" or "very good," and about a quarter said it was "good."
Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic to remain independent after calling off merger plan
Gundersen and Marshfield will continue to partner on current initiatives, like the Wisconsin National Community Oncology Research Program.
Partners HealthCare aims to bring care closer to home, lower costs
The goal of the initiative is to improve patient experience and access while reducing costs.
Omnicare and parent company CVS Health accused of prescription drug fraud
Lawsuit alleges Omnicare pushed invalid drugs out the door as quickly as possible to make more money.
Surprise billing, drug prices left to 2020
Insurers got repeal of the Cadillac tax, HIT and an extension of silver loading in year-end spending package.
Mayo Clinic names first chief digital officer
Rita Khan, who comes to the health system from UnitedHealthcare, will guide digital strategy and spearhead the launch of Mayo’s new Center for Digital Health.
Affordable Care Act numbers stabilize at enrollment deadline
CMS gave consumers two extra days to sign up, as not all of the half a million people who wanted to enroll were able to do so by December 15.
Legislators question insurers about surprise billing practices
House Energy and Commerce Committee also sends letters to physician staffing firms.
Sutter Health settles antitrust case for $575 million
The antitrust case could have nationwide implications for how health systems negotiate with insurers.
