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CareTrust REIT to buy 31 nursing homes for $500M
The company also said it plans to purchase four more nursing facilities in the Northeast next month for $57 million.
Walgreens to lay off over 250 people
The decision follows a recent announcement that the pharmacy retailer plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years.
Pennsylvania attorney general sues Prospect Medical alleging ‘corporate greed’
The lawsuit argues Prospect broke the terms of its agreement to purchase Pennsylvania system Crozer Health and seeks to stop the hospital operator from closing more facilities.
Cigna CEO tamps down on Humana deal speculation
Despite reports this fall that the two payers had reopened merger talks, Cigna plans to use excess cash to buy back its shares, David Cordani told investors.
Medicare saves record $2.1B from largest accountable care program
Citrus ACO in Central West Florida had the highest savings rate, while Health Connect Partners — an ACO operated by hospital giant Providence — had the highest total savings in the Medicare Shared Savings Program last year.
UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack
UnitedHealth Group declined to say if the leadership change came in response to a February ransomware attack that brought the company’s medical claims and processing platform down for more than a month.
Rising healthcare costs could trickle down to workers: Employer survey
Employers’ biggest concern is higher drug costs, according to the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions report.
Humana boosts 2024 earnings guidance thanks to Medicare Advantage member retention
The insurer said it doesn’t expect earnings growth next year due to significant investments it plans to make to boost MA stars.
Oracle to launch new AI-backed EHR in 2025
“This isn’t a refurbished Cerner EHR,” Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, said during the company’s health summit.