Anthem’s new imaging policy likely to hit hospitals’ profits
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new imaging policy rolled out by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in
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Health Care Redesign
Insurers snapping up physician practices
In a recent report from Modern Healthcare, insurers are increasing their efforts to buy medical practices or going after outpatient
Read MoreBCBS of Texas delays controversial ER policy: 6 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will delay implementing a controversial emergency room
Read MoreMergers between health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers could be bad for your health
(By Barak Richman and Kevin Schulman for STAT) Pharmacy benefit managers, which long ran under the public radar, now have
Read More4 new types of healthcare deals we’re seeing
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare dealmaking involves more players with different goals and new business models than
Read MorePhysicians are split on a CMS proposal to allow DPC
Several physicians groups are encouraging CMS to move forward with its proposal to allow direct provider contracting (DPC) between payers
Read More‘They Deserve It’: In Foster Homes, Veterans Are Cared For Like Family
(By Patricia Kime for Kaiser Health News) Ralph Stepney’s home on a quiet street in north Baltimore has a welcoming
Read MoreThe health care industry is being transformed, one deal at a time
(By Thad Kresho for STAT) More than 200 health care deals representing $72.6 billion were announced in the first quarter
Read MoreWalmart names its latest bundled payment partner: New England Baptist Hospital
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart selected Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital, which specializes in orthopedic care, as
Read MoreRight To Try Act Poses Big Challenge For FDA
(By Michael D. Becker for NPR) In his first year as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Scott Gottlieb
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