Friday, October 29, 2021: Providers

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)’s Annual Regulatory Burden survey found that medical practices experienced greater regulatory burdens over the past year that directed resources away from patient care. Of the 420 group practice executives surveyed, 91...

Wednesday, October 27, 2021: Providers

A new analysis from the Urban Institute found there is $26.8 billion left in a COVID-19 relief fund meant to shore up hospitals’ revenue holes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the analysis, $7.1 billion of the provider relief fund has not been allocated...

Monday, October 25, 2021: Providers

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban and the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) are each launching new pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) amid criticism that PBMs aren’t transparent about how much they save consumers. Cuban’s company will include...

Friday, October 22, 2021: Providers

Amita Health, Chicago’s largest health system by hospital count, announced it is splitting up its chain of 19 hospitals. According to the organization, “Leaders of both sponsoring organizations have determined that going forward separately is in their collective best...

Tuesday, October 19, 2021: Providers

A new report from Kaufman Hall states that COVID-19 will force permanent changes to hospital staff and supply systems. Ninety-two percent of the 73 hospital and health system leaders surveyed said it is difficult to attract and retain support staff and almost all...

Friday, October 15, 2021: Providers

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced the launch of Walgreens Health, a new business segment enabled by the company securing majority investments in VillageMD and CareCentrix. Walgreens Health is part of the company’s strategic plan to accelerate its capabilities...