Beth Jones Sanborn

When people start shopping around for care, it's time to start listening to patients, HFMA report claims.

In 40-plus page decision, federal court says lower court erred in ruling, merger would hurt market competition.

Diagnosis-related claims represent the biggest chunk of patient allegations, results show.

Company says discussions are in a preliminary stage, there is no timeline established for the exploration. Meanwhile, CHS spin-off Quorum Health Corp, faces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare system is back online after an almost three-week shutdown of computer systems and electronic services following a crippling cyberattack.

Transaction is expected to cut more than $10 million in annual interest, lead to gains of $125 million in present value savings, system says.

While the plan is heralded by many as the flexibility providers and advocates have been pleading for, a lot still remains unknown.

With the reporting and tech burdens high even by large provider standards, solo and small group practices are preparing for a rough entry.

Talks between Allina Health negotiators and the Minnesota Nurses Association team broke off on September 3rd when the hospital team left the table, according to a statement by the nurses union.

Hospitals that perform joint replacements on older, sicker patients under the program will suffer under reconciliation payment reductions, research suggested.