Cardinal Health CFO will replace CEO Mike Kaufmann
The healthcare distributor has picked CFO Jason Hollar to lead the organization.
Joint Commission tackles health equity with new accreditation standards
The nonprofit accreditation organization said racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare are a quality and safety problem that requires a new approach.
Humana inks deal to expand in Medicaid managed care
The payer acquired Wisconsin-based Inclusa on the heels of its $2.8 billion divestiture of Kindred at Home’s hospice and personal care units.
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Healthcare executive compensation grows in 2022
Median base salaries for executives at healthcare companies increased by 4.5% in the past year, according to consulting firm SullivanCotter.
Intermountain’s Harrison plans to step down as CEO
After six years at the helm, Harrison plans to leave his post as president and CEO of Salt Lake City, Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare this fall.
CDC, HHS release environmental index as federal government ramps up climate oversight
The index analyzes cumulative environmental factors at the individual census tract-level so local public health officials “can identify and map areas most at risk for the health impacts of environmental burden,” according to a release.
Oscar Health pauses full-service tech deals amid implementation woes
The decision to halt new technology agreements doesn’t change Oscar’s financial expectations for 2022, as the insurtech plans to reallocate resources to focus on achieving profitability in its insurance operations next year.
Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership
The tech giant’s healthcare program for employers, Amazon Care, plans to include Ginger’s behavioral healthcare services as an optional add-on for clients.