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Payer
CMS Extends Medicaid Waivers to 2025
Many CMS waivers that were set to expire in 2024 are being extended.
Payer
Biden Team's Tightrope: Reining In Rogue Obamacare Agents Without Slowing Enrollment
Fighting the problem presents tension for the administration: how to thwart the bad actors without affecting ACA sign-ups.
Innovation
Atlantic Health's Venture Studio Sees the Value of Being a Disruptor
With an aggressive innovation strategy, the New Jersey health system wants to be a force of change rather than a...
Payer
Millions Were Booted From Medicaid. The Insurers That Run It Gained Medicaid Revenue Anyway.
At least two of the five largest publicly traded companies selling plans have continued to increase revenue from the program.
CFO
Strong Patient Volumes Boost HCA Q1 Revenues
CEO Sam Hazen says the for-profit hospital chain is 'encouraged by our performance.'
CFO
UnitedHealth's Q1 Financials Shrug Off Change Breach Debacle
The mega-payer reports a $1.41 billion loss in the first quarter, but still surpasses analysts' expectations.
CMO
77% of U.S. Docs Are Employees
Payers, private equity and pharmacy chains own more physician practices (30.1%) than do hospitals (28.4%).
CFO
Nonprofit Hospitals' Tax Breaks Outweigh Spending on Charity Care
A study by the Lown Institute puts the spotlight on the value of nonprofits' community contributions.
Post-Acute
Concerns Grow Over Quality of Care as Investor Groups Buy Not-for-Profit Nursing Homes
For-profit companies, including private equity groups and real estate investment trusts, are snapping up struggling not-for-profit nursing homes.
Payer
Infographic: 4 Reasons BCBS Was Squeezed In 2023
The insurer saw a minimal net gain after experiencing massive costs.
Payer
Show Us The Money: Payers Cry Foul Over Possible MA Rate Cuts
The recent proposed MA rate cuts could cut into payers? profits, and payers are fighting back.
Payer
Without Medicare Part B's Shield, Patient's Family Owes $81K for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight
Sky-high bills from air-ambulance providers have sparked complaints and federal action in recent years.