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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.
Following major price increases, use of the two cardiac medicines has dramatically decreased at 47 hospitals, according to new research.
Roughly 1 in 3 people enter the hospital malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, increasing risk of complications and readmissions, Advocate says.
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.
Envision and WebMD deals are valued at more than $2 billion each; financial terms of Covenant deal were not disclosed.
Investor-owned health system divested of Houston hospitals on August 1, and leaves open possibility of more divestitures.
A hospital in Trinity, Texas closed on August 1, and another in Crockett, Texas on July 1.
The hospitals represent 380 beds and 1250 employees; deal is expected to close in first quarter 2018.
Northwell Health President and CEO Michael J. Dowling begins two-year term as board chair of IHI.
Very few Americans shop around for lowest prices on healthcare services or took advantage of transparency tool when offered.