Athenahealth sold to Veritas Capital for $5.7 billion
After a year of fielding several takeover attempts, the electronic health records vendor will be acquired by Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital.
Defying the odds: Saint Anthony Hospital remains independent and financially stable
By Maria CastellucciSaint Anthony Hospital shocked the healthcare community when it broke away from Ascension in 2009 to be an independent facility. And it's managed to maintain that status.
CMS needs a translator to demystify MACRA models
The CMS and physicians aren't communicating well on what's required under MACRA. So the agency is looking for a contractor that can help.
Research
By the Numbers: Biggest spenders in healthcare lobbying, 2018
This list ranks 20 organizations with the largest healthcare lobbying expenditures over the first ten months of 2018.
Providers
NYU to establish Long Island medical school at Winthrop
New York University plans to establish a medical school on the campus of NYU Winthrop in Mineola on Long Island, which will be focused on educating primary-care physicians.
Insurance
Early association health plans defy fears, offer comprehensive benefits
The early association health plans being formed under a Trump administration rule finalized in June claim to comply with Affordable Care Act rules, yet still deliver lower premiums than comparable ACA exchange plans.
Government
Medicaid birthing model yields success for CMS
A federal initiative targeting pregnant Medicaid patients reduced medical costs for both mothers and their babies.
Finance
Small businesses, hospitals eye workplace medical clinics
Hospitals are partnering with employers to staff workplace clinics to fend off competition from third-party vendors.
Technology
Nearly 30 data breaches reported in October
More than 2 million people's health data were breached in October 2018, according to HHS' Office for Civil Rights. That's up drastically from the same time last year.
Transformation
Bellin Health builds primary-care teams to boost physician, patient satisfaction
A key element is adding support staff and increasing their care responsibilities to enable physicians to see more patients more efficiently.
Safety & Quality
Heart meeting features fish oil, vitamin D, cholesterol news
An American Heart Association conference over the weekend revealed a lot about what works and what does not for preventing heart attacks and other problems.
People
Commentary: GPOs have long record of providing savings, value
While the challenges providers face continuously change, there is one constant: the critical role group purchasing organizations play in helping providers care for patients. Year after year, GPOs find innovative ways to help providers save money while enhancing quality of care.
Surveys
Executive Compensation: 2018
A Special Feature on the nation's compensation for healthcare executives, selected titles. Source: Sullivan, Cotter and Associates.
