Hospital prices twice as high for commercial plans than MA when negotiated by same payer, study finds
The study, published in Health Affairs, found large national insurers had higher price ratios than other payers.
The study, published in Health Affairs, found large national insurers had higher price ratios than other payers.
Hospital CEO turnover remained depressed last year, according to one report, but separate research suggests executive changes were on the rise as of June.
Clover notched its first quarterly adjusted EBITDA profit as a public company, while Oscar reached total company profitability for the second quarter in a row. Meanwhile, Bright posted its first quarter ever with positive adjusted EBITDA.
The letter, sent by a bipartisan group of senators to tax commissioners, comes as the federal government increases scrutiny into nonprofit hospitals’ charity care spending.
The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.
Albert Marinez, who previously held a similar role at Intermountain Health, will focus on cutting costs and using data to improve patient care.
UnitedHealth, CVS, Elevance and peers sidestepped the worst of medical cost growth in the quarter, but many payers face uncertainty from Medicare Advantage star ratings, GLP-1s and other pressures.
Current CFO John Gallina is leaving Elevance after almost three decades in various leadership roles, including seven years as CFO.
The digital health firm said it was exiting its core operations in the U.S. and searching for a buyer for its U.K. business.
The decision is expected to increase the number of claims providers file in the independent dispute resolution process, especially for smaller amounts, according to a health lawyer.