CHS to sell Florida-based ShorePoint Health System
The $265 million deal with Advent Health is expected to close early next year.
AI could be ‘transformational’ for payers, experts say
Insurers could save 20% in administrative costs and 10% in medical costs by harnessing the technology, experts said during a panel hosted by Healthcare Dive last week.
CMS ordered to recalculate UnitedHealthcare’s 2025 MA stars
A Texas federal judge has sided with UnitedHealthcare in determining regulators messed up calculating its Medicare Advantage quality scores for next year. The decision could have big implications for similar pending cases.
Johns Hopkins surgeon Makary is Trump’s pick to lead FDA
A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.
Hospital price transparency continues to drop: report
Just 21.1% of hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to Patient Rights Advocate. Compliance has slipped since July 2023.
Tenet to deploy Commure’s AI scribe at physician network
The deal comes weeks after Commure partnered with another for-profit provider, HCA Healthcare, and acquired AI documentation firm Augmedix.
GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity making inroads with large employers: Mercer
In 2024, coverage for obesity drugs increased to 44% among employers with 500 or more workers, compared to 41% last year, the survey found.
MPT installs new leadership at 3 Prospect hospitals as system continues to miss rent payments
Prospect has attempted to sell hospitals to generate liquidity, but has been unable to offload several of its properties.
Providers will need to boost cyber defenses amid AI adoption: Moody’s
AI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage increased risks, according to the credit ratings agency.
UnitedHealth, Cigna, CVS sue FTC over insulin litigation process
The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.