With the most expensive medical care in the world and shorter life expectancies, the US is in what the authors dub a healthcare crisis.
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House Democrats unveil Affordable Care Act stabilization bill
The legislation would protect pre-existing conditions and also aims to lower costs, though passage of the entire package is unlikely.
Hospitals improve financial performance, but volumes are slipping
The underperformance in volume was a trend that held nationally for the most part, with discharges remaining steadily in decline.
Department of Justice says entire ACA should be thrown out
The federal opinion is submitted as Democrats say they will release legislation to protect pre-existing conditions.
Gender pay gap for physicians is narrowing, but work stills needs to be done
New report shows male physician pay remained flat in 2018, while female physician pay increased
PwC: Healthcare private equity investments to skyrocket in 2019
Firm predicts the trend will continue gaining momentum, giving traditional healthcare companies opportunities to sell non-core assets.
How Medicare Advantage steers the Silver Tsunami into coordinated, value-based care
Today’s Medicare Advantage plans are flourishing and the Silver Tsunami is …
CMMI model helped several states make big strides in population health integration
CMMI gave more than $622 million to 11 states as part of the Round 2 Model Test; New York implementing the most drastic changes.
Democrats to unveil new healthcare legislation on Tuesday
The bill is being released near the ninth anniversary of the Affordable Care being signed into law.
Prescriptions for healthy foods could save healthcare billions, research finds
The novel approach could cut down on adverse cardiovascular events for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, decreasing utilization.
