Members’ satisfaction with commercial health plans declines
A J.D. Power study found overall satisfaction with commercial health plans fell, with sicker members less likely to receive outreach and care coordination.
Kaiser pledges $10M to safety-net hospital to stem ‘unprecedented financial challenges’
Denver Health — the largest provider of care for uninsured people in the city — has struggled with rising costs and a surge in sicker patients.
Advocate Health reports 0.1% operating margin in inaugural Q1 earnings
The nonprofit giant formed in December barely made it into the black, after revenue of $7.54 billion squeaked past expenses of $7.53 billion.
Persistent expenses drove Ascension to $1.8B operating loss
An improvement in volumes for the health system, especially outpatient surgeries and emergency room visits, didn’t outpace growing expenses, which increased by $804 million year over year in the nine month period.
Postpartum people could lose coverage amid Medicaid redeterminations
People in some states could lose postpartum coverage 60 days after giving birth, even though health risks from pregnancy can continue for months, according to a new report from KFF.
Healthcare provisions of the debt limit deal: COVID-19 funding clawbacks, no Medicaid work requirements
Congressional Republicans and the White House reached a deal over the weekend to raise the debt ceiling that includes healthcare policy wins for both sides of the aisle.
Physician compensation rose but was eclipsed by inflation, MGMA survey finds
Although hampered by a 7% increase in inflation, advanced practice providers saw the biggest change in median total pay compared to pre-pandemic levels.
CVS could lose up to $1B next year from MA star ratings drop
Just 21% of CVS’ MA members are currently in plans with a star rating of at least four, down from 87% at the end of 2021, the payer disclosed.
Walgreens laying off 10% of corporate workforce
The cuts, affecting more than 500 employees, come as the pharmacy chain expands in consumer-focused care delivery.
Securing mergers and acquisitions in healthcare
Netskope’s Damian Chung outlines how healthcare organizations can avoid cyber risks when executing acquisitions or partnerships.