In low-scoring hospitals, 3 percent of heart attack patients returned to the hospital for a new heart attack within 30 days.
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For children’s hospitals, the move to value-based care is a choice — and some are opting in
While value-based care isn’t a mandate for pediatrics, there are still incentives to make the switch and provide the best care for patients.
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare projected to be worth more than $27 billion by 2025
The ability of AI to improve patient outcomes and the growing potential of AI-based tools for older patients are creating growth opportunities.
Centene to acquire WellCare for $15 billion
The deal will enable Centene to build out its Medicare and Medicaid offerings, company officials said.
With Medicare-for-all unlikely to pass, is Medicare buy-in option a realistic alternative?
With the most expensive medical care in the world and shorter life expectancies, the US is in what the authors dub a healthcare crisis.
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.
