Category: Healthcare Finance News

Some stakeholders say short-term plans will destabilize ACA market, but these plans are not expected to divert consumers already enrolled, HHS officials say

Announcement comes less than two months after a scathing report from the Office of the Inspector General showing skyrocketing Medicare Part D drug spending.

One barrier to good communication is that the hospital hierarchy puts nurses at a power disadvantage, and many are afraid to speak the truth to doctors.

Former COO/CEO Edward R. Hills as well as MetroHealth dentists were convicted for running bribery and kickback schemes that even involved dental residents, DOJ says.

There may be multiple drugs on the market that have already been shown to be better than the standard, and drugs may even be approved without any comparisons.

Express Scripts is being replaced by in-house pharmacy service; Boost in volume to be mitigated through new fulfillment center and pharmacy robots.

Despite expert guidance on tracking blood loss and high blood pressure, hospitals are lagging behind in adopting life-saving practices, report says.

Under the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan, the state pays for 50 percent of the cost of claims between $50,000 and $250,000.

The reason remains a mystery as statewide, average hospital margins have trended in the 4 to 6 percent range.