Tuesday, 25 August 2015

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Catholic Health Service of Long Island sees income soar
1:01:00 AM
Catholic Health Services of Long Island ended the first half of the year with a hefty increase in surplus as the system saw solid growth in patient revenue.


Robust Medicare Advantage competition almost nonexistent
1:01:00 AM
Competition among Medicare Advantage plans more closely resembles local oligopolies instead of a buzzing market overflowing with options for seniors, a new study from the Commonwealth Fund shows.


Kidney-care providers consolidate to manage costs, patient care
Monday, August 24, 2015 6:30 PM
The largely consolidated dialysis sector has been quiet on the M&A front of late, but the transition to value-based payment models could be renewing the drive for scale.


In market turmoil, hospitals and insurers fare marginally better
Monday, August 24, 2015 6:00 PM
U.S. hospital and health insurance stocks fluctuated and fell with a volatile market on Monday as China's market turmoil unnerved investors. How much the sector's stocks rebound will depend on whether investors believe they're too pricey in an...


Premier hits expectations for latest quarterly earnings
Monday, August 24, 2015 5:00 PM
Premier reported a jump in revenue, banking on strong GPO performance and positive software sales from recent acquisitions.


Safety net hospitals say new rating system doesn't consider socio-economic factors
Monday, August 24, 2015 4:21 PM
A new federal tool aimed at helping patients determine the best hospital for their care is raising questions over whether it provides an accurate assessment of quality.


Black and Hispanic doctors still underrepresented in the U.S.
Monday, August 24, 2015 4:15 PM
Black and Hispanic populations continue to be underrepresented when it comes to the number of graduate medical education trainees, according to a new analysis. The study raises questions as to whether having fewer physicians from underrepresented...


Federal appeals court affirms FTC's power to regulate cybersecurity
Monday, August 24, 2015 4:00 PM
A federal appeals court on Monday affirmed the Federal Trade Commission's power to regulate cybersecurity -- a decision that follows a number of massive healthcare data breaches over the past year.


Pfizer says Hospira purchase will close in early September
Monday, August 24, 2015 2:45 PM
Drugmaker Pfizer says it's received the final regulatory approvals for its $15.23 billion purchase of the injectable drug and infusion devicemaker Hospira, and says the deal will close in early September. The FTC has ordered Pfizer to sell four...


Possible expansion of nurse independence is hot-button issue for VA
Monday, August 24, 2015 2:00 PM
If the Veterans Affairs Department expands the scope of practice of its advanced practice nurses, VA hospitals could become "regulatory islands" in some states with limited practice laws.


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