Jeff Lagasse
Patients in some states are paying more than double what those in other states pay for healthcare services, a recent study by the Health Care Cost Institute has found. In fact, even within single states, prices can vary widely.
Post Acute Medical will acquire HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, from HealthSouth, a deal that is expected to be finalized on June 1.
Transparency in how drug companies set pricing is needed to reform the pharmaceuticals industry, The Campaign for Sustainable Drug Pricing claims in a new series of proposals aimed at making the prescription drug marketplace more open and competitive.
About 71 percent of healthcare executives expect their revenues to increase in 2016 and 55 percent expect to seek financing in the next 12 months, a new study released Monday by CIT Group has found.
Current physician payment models are placing too much pressure on managers to convert quickly to value-based payment, a new report by the Alliance of Community Health Plans claims. Initiatives should more gradually impose risk models so that practices have time to make the needed investments.
While there are currently only 22 proton therapy centers in the United States, the growing interest in the advanced cancer therapy is causing more hospitals to weigh the benefits against the high cost of opening their own centers.
A new report by credit ratings agency Fitch claims 2015 was the first year since 2008 to see growth in inpatient hospital admissions at major for-profit hospitals, but analysts don't expect that to continue.
Western Connecticut Health Network is the latest healthcare provider to launch a new brand campaign, coining the tagline "We Know You Well," with the goal of personalizing healthcare dialogue and the overall patient experience.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic of North Carolina will pay $750,000 to settle charges that it violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Privacy Rule.
New research released by The Maine Heritage Policy Center has found significant variations in costs for certain procedures among Maine hospitals sometimes representing thousands of dollars, or in a handful of cases, five times the amount.