Category: ROOT

UnitedHealthcare’s updated coverage policy is ‘disappointing,’ devicemaker says

Nevro, a company that sells chronic pain medical devices, called UnitedHealthcare’s newest coverage policy update “disappointing” after the insurance company hinted it wouldn’t cover spinal cord stimulation devices for some people with chronic back pai…

CBO proposals will not lower premiums, AHA says

The Congressional Budget Office’s recently released list of policy proposals to lower healthcare premiums fails to address the real causes behind those rising costs, the American Hospital Association said in an Oct. 10 response to the report. 

Bain: 25% of clinicians want out of healthcare

One quarter of U.S. physicians, advanced practice providers and nurses are considering switching careers and one third are considering switching employers, according to newly released results from a survey conducted by Bain & Company.

CEO of SCA Health talks about holistic growth across the specialty care continuum

Caitlin Zulla is the chief executive officer at Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health. 

Walmart launches healthcare research institute

Walmart’s new Healthcare Research Institute gives customers the chance to enroll in healthcare research, aims to improve diversity in clinical trials and support interventions and medications for underrepresented communities. 

3 major GI deals in 20 days

Here are three of the most recent deals from gastroenterology megagroups that occurred in the span of 20 days:

How 6 healthcare CEOs revitalize themselves

The Becker’s Hospital Review Corner Office series asks hospital and health system CEOs to share how they revitalize themselves.

The new quiet quitting: ‘quick quitting’

Many managers are aware of the phenomenon dubbed “quiet quitting” — exhausted, burnt out workers performing at the minimum standard. However, a new analysis from LinkedIn suggests that rather than quitting quietly, more people are just quitting. 

5 gastroenterologists to know

Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:

Kettering Health Foundation surpasses $100M

Kettering (Ohio) Health Foundation has exceeded $100 million in gifts received and funds dispersed, according to an Oct. 10 news release.