Beth Jones Sanborn
In the semi-annual ratings report, five individual hospitals went from F to A.
The firm pointed to strain of expenses and stalled revenue growth as the core reasons.
Letter from numerous groups to Seema Verma called out policy changes, slow updates to QPP website and "lack of timely notification" as reasons to shorten the 2018 reporting period.
Renamed Truven Health Analytics research initiative found that the highest performers achieved better care consistency and alignment across facilities.
Hospital is advising patients to monitor their explanation of benefits statements to keep an eye suspicious-looking activity.
Key stakeholders had a hearing in front of the Public Health Council earlier this month where councilors voted unanimously to approve the deal.
The deal was first announced last month. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The healthcare industry has been a stalwart buoy to the economy, adding jobs steadily for several years, but experts propose that boost may be driving lamented cost growth.
For those who expressed dissatisfaction, common sentiment was that mission and values looked great on paper but weren't practiced.
For any health system looking to cultivate international relationships, dedication, patience and mutual respect is key, CHOP executive says.