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Drug makers set prices independent of rebates, AHIP says
Competition drives drug prices and results in higher rebates, insurance organization says.
Emergency medical technicians, paramedics more likely to see raises than other healthcare jobs
The 2016 median salary for EMTs and paramedics was $40,508, but in 2017 that figure leapt to $51,168, a 26.32 percent jump.
Optum secures a piece of $50 billion government IT contract
OptumRx is changing its medication containers for temperature-sensitive prescriptions for home delivery to renewable cotton that is biodegradable, compostable, reusable and recyclable.
Community health centers get $125 million in federal grants
HRSA is distributing the funds to help boost the use of technology to improve efficiencies and outcomes among small hospitals.
Test kicks off to help consumers pick a health system during open enrollment
If consumer choice can be leveraged correctly, it forces physicians, hospitals and health systems to maintain a consistent level of care.
Hospitals rank technology optimization as their biggest IT demand
Healthcare industry management consulting has grown from a $20 billion industry in 2016 to over $45 billion in 2017, with projections topping $53 billion in 2018, says Black Book.
Hospitals rank technology optimization as their biggest IT demand
Healthcare industry management consulting has grown from a $20 billion industry in 2016 to over $45 billion in 2017, with projections topping $53 billion in 2018, says Black Book.
Adventist Health rebrands to AdventHealth, a name they say signals the arrival or beginning of health
All of Adventist Health’s wholly owned hospitals and care sites will adopt the new name, though ownership and business structure will not change.
Adventist Health rebrands to AdventHealth, a name they say signals the arrival or beginning of health
All of Adventist Health’s wholly owned hospitals and care sites will adopt the new name, though ownership and business structure will not change.
