Strategic Planning
Pending approvals, the merger will form a 33-hospital system that employs 58,000 caregivers and provides insurance to roughly one million people.
The organizations are exploring a retail health clinic collaboration throughout the tristate area.
Hospitals need to focus on digital investment to compete with other hospitals and retail and technology companies.
It will soon offer the "full package" of hybrid virtual/in-person care in Philadelphia, Chicago, Dallas and Boston, Insider reports, with more expansion to follow in 2022.
The final regulations must make clear what constitutes emergency services, including post-stabilization care, AHIP says.
Centene said the move will better align with the company's strategy and build stronger brand awareness.
Hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi were already overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients before Ida hit.
In its first year, the health system treated more than 16,000 patients through Virtual ExpressCare. The service, launched at the peak of the pandemic, was crucial in preserving New York City's emergency care system.
Biden has until November 15, when Woodcock’s term as acting commissioner expires, to nominate a permanent head.
The longtime health IT leader, who has served in top roles at Google Health and Geisinger, will take the reins October 1. William Zollars has been appointed chairman of Cerner's board of directors.