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By Henry Powderly | 03:55 pm | October 22, 2015
Though physician services provider TeamHealth has turned down a $7.8 billion takeover bid by AmSurg, analysts on Wall Street think the deal is probably in the best interest of the company.
By Susan Morse | 12:00 pm | October 22, 2015
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission says other types of financial support could include fixed grants to pay for standby capacity costs and uncompensated care; and targeted special payments with a focus on low-volume isolated providers.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:59 am | October 22, 2015
The medication therapy management model is being tested in five regions as an incentive to boost adherence for stand-alone Part D plans not connected with Medicare Advantage.
By Susan Morse | 10:55 am | October 22, 2015
The medication therapy management model is being tested in five regions as an incentive to boost adherence for stand-alone Part D plans not connected with Medicare Advantage.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 03:44 pm | October 21, 2015
America's Health Insurance Plans on Wednesday called former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's stance against major insurance company consolidation misguided, and suggested that the presidential candidate focus on other issues plaguing healthcare instead.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 03:43 pm | October 21, 2015
A key strategy for Medicare is encouraging doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to form accountable care organizations (ACOs) to coordinate beneficiaries' care and provide services more efficiently.
By Susan Morse | 03:17 pm | October 21, 2015
America's Health Insurance Plans on Wednesday called former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's stance against major insurance company consolidation misguided, and suggested that the presidential candidate focus on other issues plaguing healthcare instead.
By Susan Morse | 01:47 pm | October 21, 2015
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found higher healthcare prices for outpatient care linked to the financial integration between physicians and hospitals.
By Susan Morse | 11:38 am | October 21, 2015
Nearly every C-suite respondent to Premier's 2015 Economic Outlook said pharmaceutical price increases are their top area of concern.
By Henry Powderly | 11:25 am | October 21, 2015
Prime Healthcare Services continues to target small systems to add to its portfolio, announcing plans on Wednesday to acquire River Valley Health Partners in Ohio for an undisclosed sum.