Thursday, October 13, 2022: Providers

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) released its annual regulatory burden report, revealing that the new requirement in the No Surprises Act to offer good faith estimates is creating substantial administrative burden. Eighty-one percent of executives said...

Thursday, October 13, 2022: Providers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $110 million toward health care facilities in rural areas. The American Rescue Plan Act funding will help 208 rural facilities provide services to 5 million people across 43 states. The grants will go toward...
Managing Change in Health Care Organizations

Managing Change in Health Care Organizations

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said that the only constant in life is change. In health care, organizations and providers are constantly navigating shifts in policy, payment models, new scientific findings, and consumer needs and demands. Navigating change can be...

Wednesday, October 12, 2022: M&A

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 45 percent stake in CareCentrix. WBA initially announced a $330 million investment in CareCentrix in October of 2021. At the time of the deal, WBA gained a 55...