by admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog
Anthem appears to be close to cementing its acquisition of Cigna Corp., a move that would consolidate the health insurance industry even more. …read more Source:: Healtchare...
by admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog
The Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee expressed moderate confidence Wednesday in treatments of peripheral artery disease. The lukewarm vote means it’s unlikely Medicare will pay for tests to diagnose or treat this disease…...
by admin | Jul 23, 2015 | Blog
Remedy Partners, a company that helps hospitals and physicians with bundled payment programs, has raised $50 million from Bain Capital Ventures. The investment signals a growing interest in fixed-cost, episode-based care. …read more Source:: Healtchare...
by admin | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog
Medicare’s hospital trust fund remains on track to cover all obligations until 2030, the Social Security and Medicare trustees said in their annual report released Wednesday. …read more Source:: Healtchare...
by admin | Jul 22, 2015 | Blog
Sutter Health reported that it nearly doubled its operating margin in the first quarter of the year as admissions increased and more patients had insurance. The Sacramento, Calif., system also disclosed that it entered into a $3 million settlement… …read...