Category: ROOT

Ascension names new chief managed care officer

Ascension, a St. Louis-based system with 118 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals nationwide, is undergoing a transition in managed care leadership.

Bristol Myers, American Heart Association launch care-quality initiative

Through funding from Bristol Myers Squibbs, the American Heart Association has launched a three-year initiative to improve and standardize care for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 

Fitch is bullish on Trinity's future: 6 notes

Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health has positioned itself for financial stability in the coming years with a solid operating model and cost-saving strategy.

CommonSpirit 'focusing heavily' on ambulatory development

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health added eight ambulatory care sites across six states in the first quarter of 2025 (three months ended Sept. 30), CFO Dan Morissette said on the system’s Dec. 2 investor call. 

'A wake up call': C-suite security comes into focus following UnitedHealth killing

In the wake of the premeditated fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, C-suite security is being scrutinized across industries, including healthcare.

Corewell, Abridge ink 'game-changing' deal

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health inked a partnership with Abridge, an artificial intelligence company focused on clinical documentation.

Hartford HealthCare partners with American School for Deaf

Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has partnered with the American School for the Deaf to improve the care experience for patients who are deaf and hard of hearing. 

PeaceHealth's push to bolster women's careers

At PeaceHealth, female representation is deeply embedded in its history and workforce. 

Minnesota providers earned $630M in 340B revenue in 2023

Minnesota providers participating in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program generated at least $630 million in net revenue in 2023, according to a new report from the state Department of Health. 

A hidden factor behind the physician shortage

While it is generally accepted that the shortage of physicians in the U.S. is driven by an aging population of current physicians, an insufficient number of residency slots and increased demand for medical procedures, Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., offe…