How Good Shepherd Health System Jumped Four Moody's Ratings
April 23, 2018
CFO Michael Cheek discusses how joining CHRISTUS Health System improved the system's cash flow, liquidity, and operational outlook.
Frailty Index Helps Cut Readmissions, ICU Stays
April 19, 2018
A UPMC program that helps patients "prehabilitate" in preparation for elective surgery is helping reduce postoperative mortality, complications, readmissions, and longer ICU stays.
Under M&A Pressure, System Launches Medicare Advantage Plan
April 18, 2018
A not-for-profit health system in Florida is launching its own Medicare Advantage plan. The local market has plenty of competition but the system sees the health plan as the right move.
Patient Experience is Bigger Than HCAHPS Scores
April 17, 2018
A difficult experience with the healthcare system inspired one nurse leader to improve patient experience through patient- and family-centered care.
Why Health Insurers Want to Merge With Retail Giants
April 16, 2018
While retailers are positioned as corporate disruptors to healthcare, an interesting aspect to these recent developments has been the willingness of insurers to merge with them.

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Adventist, St. Joseph's Form Joint Operating Company

John Commins, April 23, 2018

The deal is subject to state regulatory approval, and comes as California officials are taking a keen interest in health industry consolidation, especially in the northern regions of the state.

AHIP Pans Proposed Rule for Short-term Health Plans

John Commins, April 23, 2018

The health insurance lobby says the duration of short-term plans should be extended no longer than six months, and that consumers should be clearly told the limits of their coverage.

Piedmont Inks Contract with Anthem BCBS of Georgia, Ending Impasse

Steven Porter, April 23, 2018

The agreement ensures members can see their Piedmont physicians and hospitals as in-network visits, including for services delivered since the previous contract expired April 1.