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By Susan Morse | 02:22 pm | August 10, 2017
Just 11 percent of members age 60-plus in the J.D. Power survey said they had received communication from their health plan to move from current coverage to a Medicare Advantage plan.
By Kaiser Health News | 01:18 pm | August 10, 2017
Following major price increases, use of the two cardiac medicines has dramatically decreased at 47 hospitals, according to new research.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 12:40 pm | August 10, 2017
Roughly 1 in 3 people enter the hospital malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, increasing risk of complications and readmissions, Advocate says.
By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News | 11:21 am | August 10, 2017
The lawsuit alleges the state illegally reversed doctor and court decisions for patients with complex medical issues to remain in fee-for-service Medi-Cal.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 04:55 pm | August 09, 2017
Envision and WebMD deals are valued at more than $2 billion each; financial terms of Covenant deal were not disclosed.
By Susan Morse | 03:31 pm | August 09, 2017
Investor-owned health system divested of Houston hospitals on August 1, and leaves open possibility of more divestitures.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 03:09 pm | August 09, 2017
A hospital in Trinity, Texas closed on August 1, and another in Crockett, Texas on July 1.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 12:03 pm | August 09, 2017
The hospitals represent 380 beds and 1250 employees; deal is expected to close in first quarter 2018.
By Susan Morse | 11:09 am | August 09, 2017
Northwell Health President and CEO Michael J. Dowling begins two-year term as board chair of IHI.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 03:57 pm | August 08, 2017
Very few Americans shop around for lowest prices on healthcare services or took advantage of transparency tool when offered.