Mergers & Acquisitions
Acquisitions rose to 48 in the first quarter, a 78 percent jump from fourth quarter of 2016, data shows.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but all Shifthound staff will join ABILITY team, company says.
An additional dollar in list price was associated with an additional 15 cents in payment to a hospital for privately insured patients, according to the study.
The Memphis-based company provides pharmacy services to more than 500 hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Report says margins are improving, especially when systems shed less-profitable facilities.
Complaint alleged merger would 'lead to significant anticompetitive effects' in New Jersey, Dallas-area markets where the two companies compete.
Net operating revenues for the three months ending Dec. 31, 2016 totaled $515.2 million, compared to $558.2 million during the same period on 2015.
Reported merger between Advisory Board and the company it founded five years ago would include part or all of the consulting firm's business.
Trusted plans to build wellness centers in Michigan, establish a network of providers.
United to Protect Democracy wrote letter to the Inspector General about Anthem CEO Joe Swedish reportedly talking to Trump ahead of merger appeal.