Jeff Lagasse
The analysis, done for PhRMA, found that 320 hospitals marked up some medicine prices more than 1,000 percent.
The percentage of physician practices now owned by hospitals increased from 26 percent in 2010 to 38 percent in 2016.
Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, hospitals participating in Medicare are required to screen and stabilize emergency room patients.
WellCare said in May that it would have the top Medicaid membership market share in Michigan and Illinois, increasing its leading market position from four to six states.
Breaking down data silos is becoming increasingly important as healthcare starts to manage complex diseases in new ways.
It is the first study to examine financial conflict of interest in the publication of clinical trials that underpin FDA approval of new oncology drugs.
When asked, 86 percent said insurance companies are "very" or "somewhat" responsible, while 82 percent said hospitals were "very" or "somewhat" responsible.
The EHR systems that caused the most headaches, and drove physicians away in certain instances, typically featured computerized order entry or physician documentation.
It's possible to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to hospital ratings and toward one that takes into account individual needs and preferences.
Mosaic just started the third year of a five-year plan, and is already seeing improved collections and revenue en route to a projected $9 million ROI.