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Clinical Care
Top 3 Concerns at Healthcare Providers: Q&A With AMGA Chief
Jerry Penso shares insights from visiting more than 65 AMGA member organizations since October 2017.
Finance
Banner Health CFO Dennis Laraway on ACO Success, Expanding Strategic Footprint
The Phoenix-based system is only a few years into its operations as a payer-provider but the results have been laudable...
Clinical Care
Sutter Elevates Population Health With C-Suite Role
The health system creates a chief population health officer position to lead new division: Sutter Population Health Services.
Voluntary vs. Mandatory: GAO Compares Episode-Based Payment Models
A new report by federal auditors offers observations about the merits of voluntary and/or mandatory participation in Medicare alternative payment...
CMS Pressed to Extend Deadline on Pathways to Success Applications
Stakeholders say the existing February 19 application deadline for the Medicare Shared Savings Program 'will be challenging, if not impossible'...
Strategy
Threats to Hospitals Emerging Already From CVS-Aetna Combination
CVS has vowed to change the way U.S. healthcare is delivered, including efforts to give patients less need to use...
Clinical Care
How a Pennsylvania Health System Slashed Readmissions 25%
The University of Pennsylvania Health System reduced hospital readmissions in one year by joining forces with a payer and using...
Nursing
A Patient Care Advocate Primer for Nurses
Here's how healthcare providers can work with private patient care advocates to improve patient care and outcomes.
Cleveland Clinic Florida Renames Newly Acquired Indian River Medical Center, Martin Health
Patients will continue to see their same physicians and providers at their current locations and all operations and appointments for...
Clinical Care
Beyond Pre-Surgery Fasting: Geisinger Boosts Nutrition to Speed Up Recovery
After a successful pilot saw lengths of stay decrease 39% or more, the health system is rolling out its tactics...
Strategy
Walmart Escalates Strategy to Solve Employee Healthcare
The deals Walmart is signing with providers mean a guaranteed stream of patients to hospitals.
Innovation
Azar Outlines HHS Ambition on Social Determinants of Health: 5 Takeaways
Medicaid-funded housing could be on the horizon, as the Trump administration looks to push toward value-based care. 'I want you...