Healthcare lobbying rose 70% over past two decades
U.S. healthcare lobbying expenditures totaled almost $714 million in 2020, compared to $358 million in 2000, according to new research.
Walgreens-backed VillageMD in talks to merge with Summit, Bloomberg reports
The report, citing unnamed sources, said a deal could emerge in the coming weeks.
Seniors to see reduced delays in Medicare coverage under new Biden admin policies
Under the changes, traditional Medicare coverage will kick in the month immediately after enrolling.
Baxter warns hospitals to stop using connected incontinence pads over interference risk
The interference may affect insulin pumps, fetal monitors, telemetry devices, bladder scanners and infusion pumps.
Lifespan taps new diversity, equity and inclusion officer
Christin Zollicoffer is responsible for devising Lifespan’s strategy to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace.
UnitedHealthcare latest payer to expand ACA reach with 4 new states for 2023
The payer has been steadily ratcheting up its presence on the Affordable Care Act exchanges after dramatically reducing its ACA markets in 2017.
Low admissions lead to $42M net loss for CHS, despite lower contract labor spend
Falling admissions, Hurricane Ian and an unfavorable payer mix contributed to the net loss, outpacing an effort by CHS to reduce contract labor expenses in the third quarter.
After CommonSpirit ransomware attack: Why healthcare M&A is a ‘huge’ cybersecurity risk
The cybersecurity incident comes three years after the health system’s megamerger, which potentially made it vulnerable to an attack, security experts say.
Molina’s contract wins will have ‘profound impact’ on company, CEO says
The string of Medicaid contracts amount to $5.8 billion in additional annual premium revenue, according to CEO Joe Zubretsky.
Teladoc shares on upswing as it issues ‘achievable’ growth ramp
The vendor lowered its fourth-quarter and full-year outlook on Wednesday. But industry watchers seemed cheered by Teladoc setting up a feasible growth ramp coming out of its pandemic highs.