Jeff Lagasse
There were seven announced transactions in Q4, and four of them met Kaufman Hall's definition of 'mega merger.
Operating margins have been hit hard over the past year due to cost inflation, particularly staffing, finds Fitch.
President and CEO Matt Eyles says states should engage with enrollees and ensure a smooth transition to other types of coverage.
The spending on diabetes care is significant, at over $240B annually, with the Medicare program responsible for nearly 60%.
The results provide evidence that Medicaid expansion is beneficial for the health of those who have just given birth.
In 2021, the for-profit HCA Healthcare accounted for the largest share of all traditional Medicare inpatient hospital spending in the country.
About three-quarters of the new positions will be for primary care and mental health specialties, CMS says.
Synergie aims to significantly reduce medical benefit drug costs by establishing a more efficient contracting model.
The companies intend to work together to improve business processes through investment in technology and innovation.
Almost 70% of those surveyed believe they can't afford health insurance, or think it's simply too expensive.