HCA misses Q3 expectations on costs from staffing firm Valesco
The for-profit reported operational strains associated with its physician staffing firm in its third-quarter earnings.
2.3M people would gain coverage if 10 remaining states expanded Medicaid, report finds
Black people, young adults and women, especially those of reproductive age, would see the biggest coverage gains, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.
Centene beats Q3 forecasts despite stars, redeterminations pressures
Centene’s Medicare Advantage star ratings have improved slightly, but “certainly do not reflect the ambitions of our company,” CEO Sarah London said.
Prospect Medical Holdings clear to seek buyer for Crozer Health
The private equity firm has nine months to find a buyer for its struggling four-hospital health system under an agreement announced by the Pennsylvania attorney general last week.
Blue Cross NC to buy 55 FastMed urgent care clinics
The nonprofit insurer said it would focus on bringing the clinics up to pre-pandemic standards after suffering staffing shortages.
Express Scripts sued by independent pharmacies over alleged price fixing
The Cigna-owned pharmacy benefit manager colluded with rival Prime Therapeutics to overcharge pharmacies, according to a lawsuit filed last week.
How 4 health system executives are tackling supply chain challenges
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruptions, executives at four major health systems shared how they’re innovating supply chain tactics.
Credentialing is more than compliance; it’s provider experience and your bottom line
Credentialing bottlenecks cause delays that can soon add up to a multi-million dollar headache.
How experts see AI changing healthcare supply chains
Leading analysts have long recommended automating procure-to-pay functions with software to lower spend, identify savings, and increase transparency and accountability in supply chain workflows.
Physician turnover more complex than just burnout, study finds
In a qualitative study examining physician turnover, participants said their departures were mostly driven by a desire for increased flexibility.