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Health plans and insurers, who have endured the brunt of criticism for soaring healthcare costs, are bracing for change as the nation moves toward reform.
The Premier Healthcare Alliance bestowed 21 of the nation's top hospitals and three health systems for their commitment to outstanding patient care and operational efficiency with the 2010 Premier Award for Quality (AFQ) at an award dinner Wednesday night in Washington, DC.
Recession? What recession? Employment in the U.S. healthcare sector increased by approximately 8,000 jobs in May, and healthcare has added 20,000 new positions per month over the last year.
UnitedHealthcare and Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, Mo., have announced a partnership to provide UnitedHealthcare's commercial and Medicare health plan customers with access to care provided by St. Luke's.
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell announced Wednesday he will investigate the state's nine largest health insurance companies to determine the reasons behind "a pattern of controversial rate increases."
The three-year average of physicians who moved to a new location or practice, retired, or passed away is 15.2 percent, according to an update of SK&A’s "Physicians on the Move" report.
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York (BCBSWNY) and BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY) announced Wednesday the initial launch of Online Care NY, a new service which offers on-demand healthcare services to eligible members and employers.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long-term rating on revenue bonds issued on behalf of Children's Hospital of Oakland (Calif.) in the wake of that institution's continuing operating losses.
The Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have launched a national education effort to ensure that seniors have the information they need to protect themselves from potential scams or fraud.
The new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, established by the recent healthcare reform legislation, must be "inclusive and flexible in developing and implementing payment initiatives" in order to improve healthcare delivery and reduce spending.