The conspiracy involving secret meetings resulted in higher prices for insurers, the government and consumers, the lawsuit claims.
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Why advanced clinicians are an increasingly valuable commodity, and how to attract them
Signing bonuses continue to rise in popularity as a recruiting tool, and are most prevalent among younger clinicians, survey says.
Henry Ford signs direct employer insurance plan contract with General Motors
The agreement will drive down costs through the monitoring of chronic conditions, preventative screenings, a connected EHR and virtual visit options.
CMS Administrator Seema Verma calls for an end to physician fax machines by 2020
CMS is also seeking Blue Button 2.0 app developers, Verma says at second interoperability forum hosted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT in Washington, D.C.
Detroit hospital hit with $84.5 million false claims suits
The lawsuits allege Beaumont provided compensation "substantially in excess of fair market value" and in violation of Stark Law, the Department of Justice said.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Trihealth spearheading care delivery for new Medicare Advantage plan from Lumeris and Mutual of Omaha
Patient care is expected to improve, and as more people join the MA plans, costs are expected to go down.
How Sutter Health, MD Anderson and a stand-alone clinic survived natural disasters
Communication, planning and the right technologies are key when wildfires and hurricanes strike large systems and community medical groups alike.
How Sutter Health, MD Anderson and a stand-alone clinic survived natural disasters
Communication, planning and the right technologies are key when wildfires and hurricanes strike large systems and community medical groups alike.
Intermountain Healthcare tops list of most expensive construction/expansion projects announced during last month
From New York to Salt Lake City, these are the hospitals and health systems investing money to improve their facilities — or build new ones.
What it takes to enable data interoperability between health insurers and hospitals: Trust and tech
To get to value-based care and a reduction in healthcare costs, Harvard professor calls on HHS to reduce administrative burden by 50 percent over the next five years.
