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University Health Network and Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network have agreed on a value-based, healthcare alliance.
In all, 3 percent of all rural hospitals closed between 2013 and 2017, hurt by negative margins and cuts to Medicare reimbursement.
Hood said she sees the role as a combination of aspiring and taking action to create a more inclusive workplace.
With a robust job market, ghosting is a problem across many industries, but in healthcare it compounds an already frustrating shortage of physicians.
From transparent communication amongst staff to maximizing technology, these three focus areas can enhance your bottom line and help retain talent, MGMA says.
The systems include 68 hospital campuses, more than 1,100 care delivery sites, nearly 14,000 employed, independent and academic physicians and two health plans.
Seniors can compare the cost and benefit of enrolling in traditional Medicare, or signing up for Medicare Advantage.
MRSA bacteria carry high morbidity and mortality rates, making the disease a significant threat to patient safety.
More than half of physicians say they're contemplating retirement in a few years -- including an alarming number of those younger than 50.
Insurer's pharmacy benefits business OptumRx will take over Genoa, which specializes in behavioral health and addiction treatment.