The systems include 68 hospital campuses, more than 1,100 care delivery sites, nearly 14,000 employed, independent and academic physicians and two health plans.
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Mayo Clinic leads among the biggest hospital construction projects that kicked off in September
Health systems continued either pouring money into their facilities or expanding presence and scope of services last month, according to HIMSS Analytics.
Feds Settle Huge Whistleblower Suit Over Medicare Advantage Fraud
A DaVita subsidiary will pay $270 million over allegations that it cheated the federal government for years.
Immigrants’ Health Premiums Far Exceed What Plans Pay For Their Care
Immigrants accounted for nearly 13 percent of premiums paid to private plans but only about 9 percent of insurers’ expenditures, according to a new study in Health Affairs. The cost of care for the group of native-born customers, however, exceeded their premiums.
CMS launches eMedicare Initiative ahead of Oct. 15 open enrollment
Seniors can compare the cost and benefit of enrolling in traditional Medicare, or signing up for Medicare Advantage.
Hiding in plain sight: Why hospitals need to pay attention to privacy curtains in patient rooms
MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.
Why 70 percent of physicians would not recommend the profession
More than half of physicians say they’re contemplating retirement in a few years — including an alarming number of those younger than 50.
Medicare Advantage enrollment to reach all-time high
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Most California hospitals take a hit on Medicare reimbursement due to readmissions
The penalties for some facilities will be as much as 3 percent, the maximum allowed under federal law, which can translate into tens of thousands in lost revenue.
How UPMC commercialized its Curavi Health telemedicine technology
The cart helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations for nursing home patients, saves money and provides peace of mind to physicians and families.
