Minnesota AG launches investigation into Allina Health’s billing practices
Attorney General Keith Ellison called patients’ stories of denied care due to medical debt “upsetting.”
More than half of healthcare employees consider themselves inadequately compensated, report finds
Although the divide between professionals who felt fairly compensated and those who didn’t was less than 5%, almost half of healthcare workers surveyed said they had less than $1,000 in savings.
OHSU, Legacy Health plan to combine
The deal, which the health systems said would create the largest employer in the Portland area, could be a financial lifeline for Legacy.
Assess to de-stress: How digital assessments support patients’ and providers’ mental health
Healthcare systems committed to patient-centric care can significantly benefit from adding digital tools, like proven mental health assessments, to their toolbox
Mayo Clinic’s profit continued to rebound in the second quarter after 2022 struggles
The nonprofit posted sequential growth in profits in the second quarter, despite increasing expenses.
Babylon files for bankruptcy in US
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings for two Babylon subsidiaries come as the digital health firm shuts down core operations after a take-private merger failed.
A new threat to healthcare breakthroughs: litigation investment entities
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price argues the dangers of litigation investment entities and their potential roadblocks to medical innovation.
Blue Shield of California drops CVS Caremark in pharmacy benefit overhaul
BSCA has kicked CVS Caremark, the largest pharmacy benefit manager in the country, to the curb and is electing to carve out various pharmacy functions with companies like Amazon instead.
Generative AI in healthcare: Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron on the tech giant’s health ambitions
Healthcare Dive caught up with Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron to discuss the technology giant’s plans — and the potential risks — for generative AI in healthcare.
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum announce affiliation
The groups claim their venture will tie the accreditation process more closely to data and outcomes, and won’t lead to more quality measures for hospitals.