Kaiser Permanente announced Monday that it has finalized an agreement for a major renewable energy purchase that helps it reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2020.
Category: Modern Healthcare
Insulin’s steep price leads to deadly rationing
The price of insulin in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012 alone. That’s put the life-saving hormone out of reach for some people with diabetes. It has left others scrambling for solutions to afford the one thing they need to live.
Zane Burke steps down as Cerner president
Burke, who spearheaded a contract to overhaul the VA’s EHR system, will leave the role Nov. 2. John Peterzalek, who currently works on client relationships for Cerner, will take on Burke’s responsibilities.
HCA head Johnson to retire as Hazen steps up to lead
HCA Healthcare CEO R. Milton Johnson will step down from leading the hospital chain at the end of 2018 and be replaced by current President and Chief Operating Officer Sam Hazen.
Puerto Rico’s slow recovery leaves health system exposed for next major storm
Puerto Rico’s long-term public health challenges after Hurricane Maria have also hindered many providers’ preparations for the current hurricane season, raising concerns over what harm another major storm would wreak to a health system that hasn’t…
Revamping an old hospital in rural Illinois
OSF HealthCare is turning a shuttered hospital into an outpatient center, where providers address not only medical concerns but also social determinants of health.
Data Points: Healthcare tops the polls as midterms loom
The all-important 2018 midterm elections are just two months away. As special elections and primaries this summer have proven, healthcare continues to be a hot-button issue.
Week Ahead: Senate to vote on opioid legislation; docs comment on pay rule
The Senate is expected this week to vote on legislation aimed at combating the opioid crisis. Meanwhile, physicians submit comments on the CMS’ massive 2019 fee schedule rule.
REIT-owned post-acute providers attractive to private equity investors
Private equity firms increasingly see post-acute providers as lucrative investments, buying skilled-nursing and senior housing facilities from REITs that are willing to sell because of the sectors’ financial struggles.
Commentary: Trump’s immigration policies could exacerbate physician shortage
The Trump administration’s immigration stance could have unintended yet significant consequences for the delivery of quality healthcare in the U.S. by exacerbating the challenges of a growing physician shortage.
