Strategic Planning

Estimations show that between now and March 20, 7% of U.S. counties will experience “significant strains” on their hospital workforces.

By acquiring Atrius, Optum is expanding its footprint in Massachusetts as it works towards growing its physician network.   

Jefferson’s hospital network will grow to 18 locations with Einstein’s three general acute care hospitals and an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.   

Attempts to merge these health systems date back years, but up until now the deal never went through.

California and its Governor Gavin Newsom have received backlash for the state’s slower-than-expected vaccination distribution so far.

This week's top stories include the top 10 things CEOs and CFOs got right during the pandemic, 43 states implementing some form of state telehealth commercial payer law, and Fitbit adding blood glucose tracking to its connected app.

CEOs and CFOs had to become more agile overnight and shared many of the same best practices.

RWJBarnabas has begun a number of partnerships in recent months, including with Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and Trinitas Regional Medical Center.   

The report by Foley & Lardner found that 43 states and D.C. have implemented a version of a state telehealth commercial payer law - although payment parity policies lag behind.

From April to December 2020, Witty took an unpaid leave of absence to serve as a Global Envoy for the WHO's COVID-19 efforts.