The DOJ is going against the opinion of federal judge who wants CVS Health and Aetna assets to remain separate.
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What growing demand for physicians means to top hospital executives
The spike in physician jobs is outpacing the strong economy, and that means it’s time for hospitals to prepare for even fewer doctors to choose from.
Hospital merger and acquisition pitfalls to avoid
In Part 2 of our series on the hospital mergers, a look at the common problems and advice about how to sidestep them.
CVS Health’s new guaranteed net pricing PBM returns 100% of rebates to health plan clients
New model offers drug cost predictability; PBM takes accountability for impact of drug price inflation and shifts in drug mix.
Moody’s maintains continued negative outlook for nonprofit healthcare sector but signals inkling of stability
Cost-cutting initiatives, however, will help slow the growth of expenses, offering a glimmer of hope for the sector, Moody’s says.
Blockchain primer for CFOs: What it is and how it can deliver value to your business
Blockchain technology is becoming more widespread, and early adopters will be in the best position to take advantage of its potential.
Federal judge challenges CVS Health, Aetna merger
While integration of CVS Health and Aetna has begun, judge has ordered both parties to submit arguments by December 14.
Hospital mergers and acquisitions: They keep happening but let’s face it, the big ones rarely work
The first installment of our two-part series looks man of the things that can, and commonly do, go wrong.
Value-based purchasing takes hold: More than half of hospitals paid as part of the program
Smaller and rural hospitals outpace urban providers in performance measures — except for clinical care.
While PCP office visits decline, stats for LPNs and PAs are way up showing promise for bridging future care gaps
Primary care visits to nurse practitioners and physician assistants increased 129 percent from 2012 to 2016, report shows.
