Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh leads the pack with a $1 billion expansion.
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Intermountain and six hospitals officially launch not-for-profit generic drug company, Civica Rx
New CEO Martin VanTrieste will receive no pay and the startup will initially focus on 14 drugs.
Hospital resources strained as Medicare reimbursement for MRI-compatible cardiac devices lags
The total spend increase for CRM devices is 8 percent, which translates to a $400 million estimated cost increase for hospitals.
CVS Health and Aetna or Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan: A timeline to disruption
Here’s a look at how we got to the cusp of innovative technologies and business models healthcare is facing right now.
Texas court case tests whether Affordable Care Act can survive without individual mandate
Judge to decide whether loss of individual mandate is tied to keeping essential benefits for those with pre-existing conditions.
About 1 in 5 hospitals mark up drug prices at least 700 percent, study finds
The analysis, done for PhRMA, found that 320 hospitals marked up some medicine prices more than 1,000 percent.
Department of Justice close to approving CVS Health/Aetna, Cigna/Express Scripts merger deals
The two transactions could see formal antitrust approval within a few weeks, a report said.
Outsourcing revenue cycle services has its perks, but also pitfalls, analysis shows
Analysis found that while hospitals that outsource that revenue cycle collect more patient balance payments, getting the money takes much longer.
Healthcare consolidation in California leading to higher prices, finds new Health Affairs research
The percentage of physician practices now owned by hospitals increased from 26 percent in 2010 to 38 percent in 2016.
Atul Gawande picks Jack Stoddard as COO of Amazon’s new healthcare company
Stoddard’s experience in digital health technology is being added to company formed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase.
