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Their annual Benefits Survey involved more than 196 hospitals across 86 participating health systems in the eastern United States.
Hospital, system leaders need to be prepared for these types of costs and gauge short, long-term financial goals accordingly.
Settlement resolves allegations that Celgene promoted cancer drugs Thalomid, Revlimid for uses not approved by the FDA.
Company has been on downward financial slope for months, cites dropping patient admissions as cause.
Narrow bill would also eliminate the Affordable Care Act's penalties for employers with 50 or more workers who fail to offer health coverage.
Boston Children's will join Cleveland Clinic's network of cardiovascular care providers, hospital says.
Expense growth and charges tied to broad EHR installations hurt the company's bottom line, despite revenue gains.
Hospitals run the risk of incurring operating losses, lower patient volumes and receivables write-offs if there are problems, Moody's says.
Blood transfusions cost roughly $1,000 per unit, including both direct and indirect costs, Premier said.
Expanded relationship includes CVS Health joining Cleveland Clinic's Quality Alliance.