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.

A UPMC program that helps patients "prehabilitate" in preparation for elective surgery is helping reduce postoperative mortality, complications, readmissions, and longer ICU stays. 

A difficult experience with the healthcare system inspired one nurse leader to improve patient experience through patient- and family-centered care.

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. 

A repeat whistleblower has secured three settlements, with payouts totaling more than $6 million for herself, from three different health systems that employed her for short periods of time.