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Strategy
New Orleans Health System to Buy Singing River Health System
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced a buyer this week following an extensive request for proposal process.
Finance
'Razor Thin Margins' Are the 'New Normal' for Hospitals, Kaufman Hall Says
New analysis highlights the rising cost of goods and services; plus, flat patient volumes will define hospital margins going forward.
Payer
AHA: Site-neutral Payments Ignore Hospitals' Adverse Patient Mix
Payers counter that removing exemptions for all site-neutral payments could save taxpayers $471 billion over 10 years.
Finance
The 10 Most Expensive States For Healthcare in 2023
People living in Massachusetts pay the most for their healthcare.
Pharma
PBMs, Employers Agree on Senate Transparency Bill: They Both Hate It!
Despite the bad reviews, the bipartisan bill cleared the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday.
Covid-19
End of COVID Emergency Will Usher in Changes Across the US Health System
As the government prepares to reverse some steps taken during the PHE, here's a glimpse at ways patients will be...
Finance
Hospitals Owed Majority of Patients' Outstanding Medical Debt
The analysis found that most adults with past-due medical debt owed at least $1,000, and more than one in five...
Pharma
Civica Rx to Supply California's $30 Insulin
CalRx will offer biosimilars for Glargine, Aspart, and Lispro, which are expected to be interchangeable with Lantus, Humalog, and Novolog...
Finance
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Boasts Financial Progress—Situation Still 'Critical'
The healthcare provider says it is able to remain operational through the summer.
Finance
The Exec: CFO Kevin Murphy on the 'Fundamental Flaw' in Fee-For-Service Payments
'The fee-for-service model does not create a competitive dynamic in the fees that are charged broadly across the healthcare system,'...
Payer
MedPac's Safety Net Funding Guidelines Rankle Stakeholders
America's Essential Hospitals says MedPAC's MSNI ignores the costs of uncompensated care, and care to Medicaid beneficiaries.
Pharma
IRA-mandated Free Vax Could Save Seniors More Than $230M
As of January 1, vaccines are now free under Medicare Part D, and include vaccines for Tdap and shingles.