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Jun
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Physician Practice Acquisitions Driven by Health Insurer PoliciesPhysician practice acquisitions are driven by the high administrative burden imposed on physicians due to health insurance policies, such as... Continue Reading
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08
Jun
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Nonprofit Hospitals Prioritize Cash Reserves Over Charity Care Despite Growing ProfitsNonprofit hospitals are prioritizing cash reserves over charity care despite increasing profits, according to a study. From 2012 to 2019,... Continue Reading
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07
Jun
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National Telehealth Use Sees Marginal Increase of 1.8% in MarchTelehealth utilization in the United States experienced a slight increase of 1.8% in March, comprising 5.6% of medical claim lines,... Continue Reading
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06
Jun
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Optum Seeks to Expand Home Health Presence with $3 Billion Acquisition of AmedisysOptum, owned by UnitedHealth Group, has surprised the healthcare industry with a $3.26 billion all-cash offer to acquire home health... Continue Reading
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05
Jun
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Northwell Direct to Support DOS Providers in Coordinating Healthcare Services WorldwideNorthwell Health has signed a contract with the US Department of State (DOS) to offer telehealth consultations to government employees... Continue Reading
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02
Jun
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Ardent Health Services Collaborates with Loyal to Introduce Innovative Digital Health PlatformNashville-based Ardent Health Services has partnered with Loyal to implement a new digital health platform. Powered by artificial intelligence and... Continue Reading
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01
Jun
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CMS Implements Nationwide Audit of Five Medicare Claims for Skilled Nursing FacilitiesStarting in June, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) across the United States will undergo an audit of five Medicare Part A... Continue Reading
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May
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Quality, Costs of Care Similar Between DOs and MDsA recent study comparing doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) and doctors of medicine (MDs) found that they deliver similar quality... Continue Reading
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30
May
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Telehealth Usage Disparities: Low-Income, Racial Minorities More Likely to UtilizeA recent study revealed that low-income Asian and Hispanic patients are more likely to use telehealth than White and Black... Continue Reading
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29
May
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Improving Patient Access and Experience in Virtual CareVirtual care leaders must tackle staffing, technology, and health equity challenges to maintain patient access and satisfaction in a post-pandemic... Continue Reading
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