David Cordani allegedly hired "black ops style" consultants to derail the deal, which investors claim also prevented Cigna from collecting a $1.85 billion reverse termination fee.

The acquisition will help Brown & Toland's 2,700 San Francisco Bay Area-based doctors remain independent and expand their reach, executives said.

Officials aim to close a loophole that inflated healthcare costs by billions of dollars a year and led to drug shortages.

Sanford Health's chief executive told his employees that he will not wear a mask because he is immune from contracting or transmitting COVID-19 since he tested positive, although that assertion is disputed by physicians and researchers.

Telehealth has not been an antidote to lagging patient volumes for all providers, with small physician groups in Massachusetts acutely feeling the problem.

While the offering could boost convenience and transparency, industry observers didn't expect it to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry.

The joint venture will produce isolations gowns in an existing facility outside of Knoxville, Tenn., and primarily source raw materials from U.S.-based manufacturers.

Hospitals say that are better prepared for the latest surge, in part thanks to their data analysis, educational outreach and streamlined treatment pathways. 

Methodist would control nearly 60% of the "already highly concentrated" Memphis, Tenn., acute-care market, and the deal would likely increase healthcare costs, the Federal Trade Commission said.

Horton, who will officially take over Nov. 15, joined UVA Health in March as chief operating officer.

The day after the competing health system acquired St. Luke's Hospital, ProMedica's insurance subsidiaries allegedly ended its contracts with St. Luke's and its physicians.

COVID-19 patients who have developmental disorders are three times more likely to die from the virus.

The 13-hospital system formed a strategic council to guide C-suite executives through sharing best practices, setting priorities and allocating resources.

Merlo will serve on CVS' board and help with the leadership transition through May, capping his 10-year tenure as chief executive and 40 years at the company.

The group purchasing organization has about 50,000 non-acute members, a sector that Vizient aims to grow.