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.
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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.
The importance of data in value-based care, and how to maximize it
EHRs can be an inadequate source for data-driven insights, and so better strategies are needed to get a handle on value-based care.
American Medical Association urges creation of APMs focused on at-risk populations
The AMA is advocating for appropriate risk adjustment of performance results based on clinical and social determinants of health to avoid penalizing physicians.
Ascension announces updates to several key leadership positions
Anthony Tersigni will transition his responsibilities as CEO and will continue to serve as chair of the Board of Ascension’s investment fund.
