Susan Morse
Lassiter, who is CEO for Henry Ford Health, succeeds Lloyd H. Dean, who announced his retirement last fall.
A central concern about capitated payments is the potential to deny both access and payments in an attempt to increase profits, OIG says.
HHS is supporting the continued research and development of the company's COVID-19 vaccine development efforts with federal funding.
Standardized plan options will be required at every network type and at every metal level starting in 2023.
The deal is contingent upon the merger taking place, with the bench trial scheduled to start on August 1.
Three medical associations say they will continue their efforts to block implementation.
Inflation and growth in expenses for workforce, drugs and supplies continues to strain hospital resources more than two years into the pandemic.
Should the deal get court approval, Optum Care will add 645 physicians to its network.
Zak Holdsworth, CEO and cofounder of Hint Health, joins Healthcare Finance News Executive Editor Susan Morse to discuss the DPC model.
The transaction will allow Humana to increase its footprint in home care at an attractive valuation, company says.