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Cooper University Health Care is poised to expand its footprint in Camden, New Jersey after scoring a $39.9 million tax deal from the state.
Nearly 9 percent of the births covered by Medicaid -- or about 160,000 each year -- were elective deliveries before 39 weeks of gestation, which lead to worse health outcomes for mothers and children and higher costs, according to a study published Monday.
The relationship between a Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Financial Officer can become adversarial when external pressures are calling for change to healthcare's economic model. But a partnership between the two can become the foundation for moving forward in a challenging environment.
Two years ago General Dynamics, one of the biggest federal contractors, reported a quarterly loss of $2 billion. An "eye-watering" result, one analyst called it.
Here's a look at some recent headlines in the world of healthcare finance.
CareerCast, a Carlsbad, California-based online jobs database, released its top 10 jobs in the healthcare field Thursday, highlighting careers in the industry that have the highest growth potential over the next eight years.
The Permanente Federation recently named Claire Tamo chief financial officer of the California-based nonprofit integrated health plan. In this role, Tamo will oversee the financial operations of the Federation and its subsidiaries, which employs more than 17,000 physicians serving approximately 9.5 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia.
Consumerism in healthcare is changing the industry, as patients are paying far closer attention to the costs of medical care than in the past. This change will likely shape the top 10 issues faced by providers in 2015, claims a new report by the PwC Health Research Institute.
An increasing number of healthcare organizations are turning to demand forecasting, crunching numbers to help them determine potential device usage, patient demand and even to decide whether or not to build new facilities.
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has acquired a majority stake in Klingensmith Healthcare, a Pennsylvania supplier of home medical equipment. The move comes as many health systems are bolstering their home-based and outpatient services.