Category: Healthcare Finance News

International medical graduates care for Medicare patients with greater healthcare needs

International medical graduates comprise almost one quarter of U.S. practicing physicians, and one third of primary care physicians.

Rebate policy would increase premiums, CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo says

Aetna helped drive revenue for CVS Health, even as the company suffered losses from its long-term care segment.

1 in 5 rural hospitals is at risk of closing, new Navigant analysis says

Navigant says 21 percent are at high risk of closing based on their total operating margin, days cash on hand, and debt-to-capitalization ratio.

CMS predicts healthcare spending will skyrocket to $6 trillion by 2027

Baby boomers, higher income, will drive growth in healthcare spending over the next 8 years, CMS Office of the Actuary projects.

Talent shortage is plaguing majority of healthcare execs, according to JP Morgan survey

The talent shortage is fueled by several factors including a lack of applicants, unique skills needed, and high compensation expectations, survey says.

Investment by health systems key to improving cancer outcomes in U.S., report says

Cancer outcomes vary substantially between populations defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage.

Reprocessing medical devices can result in significant savings for hospitals

Hospitals are nipping and tucking their supply chain spend by opting for half-price, reprocessed items like cardiology catheters.

Security expert says don’t forget the ‘physical side of things’ when mapping out your cybersecurity plans

Bruce Snell of NTT Security told his audience at HIMSS19 that forgetting to safeguard your less prominent assets can spell disaster for your system.

Significant cybersecurity incidents are a ‘near universal experience’ in U.S. healthcare, HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey finds

Threats permeating the healthcare landscape are often initiated by bad actors, with email being the most common vulnerability, but cybersecurity pros are feeling more empowered to effect change.

DOJ stands by decision in CVS Health and Aetna merger

Aetna’s individual Part D plan business, which was sold to WellCare, was the only area of concern for a lessening of competition, the DOJ said.