The increasing role of private equity in healthcare a trend that should have everyone's attention, from politicians to patients, because it can significantly increase costs, reduce access and even threaten patient safety.
State policymakers are eying measures to bolster their burned-out health care workforces, make prescription drugs more affordable and reform their Medicaid programs.
AmeriHealth Caritas announced Monday that Kelly A. Munson will be the new President and CEO of the Medicaid managed care arm of the larger healthcare company.
There are some companies where the chief executive officer (CEO) is synonymous with the company itself. Elon Musk (Tesla) and Steve Jobs (Apple) immediately come to mind, although they are founders and chief executives.