Hospitals are more packed post-pandemic
Hospital occupancy rates were higher in 2024 than 2019. If occupancy rates trend up, the nation could face a bed shortage by 2032, according to researchers.
FTC retains stricter merger guidelines under Trump
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson sent a memo to agency staff on Tuesday clarifying that the Biden-era guidelines will remain in place — for now — in a setback for healthcare mergers.
CVS taps Ed DeVaney to head Caremark
DeVaney was named president of the pharmacy benefit manager after serving in the interim role since December.
MultiPlan rebrands as Claritev amid alleged price-fixing lawsuits
The company has faced a spate of lawsuits, including recent litigation by the American Medical Assocation that claimed it colluded with insurers to underpay providers for out-of-network care.
Trump administration slashes funding for ACA navigators
The CMS on Friday announced a record cut to funding for community groups that help consumers learn about and select ACA plans, suggesting President Donald Trump plans to once again chip away at the exchanges.
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How St. Joseph’s is putting its data to work to improve patient experiences
How a hospital with one of the busiest ERs in the nation is integrating data across sources to improve care.
Amwell touts military contract deployment wins in Q4
The telehealth vendor posted a net loss again last year, but it plans to achieve positive cash flow by 2026.
GOP calls for $1.5T in cuts, much of which could come from healthcare
House Republicans unveiled their budget wish list on Wednesday, which directs the Energy and Commerce Committee — which oversees Medicare and Medicaid — to find $880 billion in savings.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine critic, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote to serve as the nation’s top health official.