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01/16/2025

The state of Delaware and Nemours have agreed to a new payment model with the state's 120,000 children in the Medicaid program. Nemours will be paid to keep kids healthy, rather than treating them when they're sick. R. Lawrence Moss, MD, president and CEO of Nemours, is excited about the effort but admits it won't be easy. "This is not for the faint of heart, and it's not for everybody," he says. "But we think it's for us, and we think we're going to be successful."

The health system and the state are embarking on an initiative to improve the health of kids in the Medicaid program. Nemours CEO Dr. R. Lawrence Moss talks about the effort and why it’s not for the faint of heart.

01/15/2025

Misinformation about healthcare has been around forever, but it's much more accessible online and on social media. We talked with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, about misinformation and why hospitals and health systems can't ignore it. "It is time to pay attention, and it is going to and already is affecting the bottom line of many organizations that are really now facing a new competitor,” she says. “You're no longer competing with the doctor down the street, the hospital down the street. You're competing with the nameless influencers with no license and no accountability.”

Health systems and clinicians can’t ignore it or throw up their hands. Dr. Geeta Nayyar, author of ‘Dead Wrong,’ talks about battling misinformation on social media, building trust, and the business case for providers.

01/13/2025

Healthcare and life sciences executives are expecting to do more mergers and acquisitions in 2025, according to a new KPMG report. We talked with Ashraf Shehata of KPMG about the trends and why more deals are expected.

A new KPMG report finds optimism for more deals in the year ahead. Ash Shehata of KPMG talks with us about why many expect more M&A activity, and some potential headwinds.

01/10/2025

The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area are affecting hospitals and health systems. While most hospitals and clinics are open, some clinics have closed due to the fires or have been hampered by power outages. One clinic has been destroyed. And some elective surgeries are being postponed.

The wildfires have destroyed or damaged thousands of properties in the region. Some clinics have closed in evacuation zones, and one clinic was destroyed.

01/09/2025

Two Midwest health systems have come together. Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have completed their merger, creating a system with 56 hospitals. Marshfield Clinic becomes a region of Sanford Health. Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, said the "historic milestone paves the way for us to advance world-class care across the rural Midwest."

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have come together to create a 56-hospital organization. Marshfield becomes a region of Sanford Health.

12/23/2024

Aiming close disparities in health outcomes in Chicago's South Side, Advocate Health Care is embarking on a $1 billion plan that includes new outpatient facilities, a new hospital and a host of other efforts.

The health system has announced an ambitious effort aimed at improving care in the south side of the city, with an eye on closing disparities in underserved communities.

12/21/2024

Congress signed off on a spending package to avert a government shutdown. It included a short-term extension for telehealth programs, but some healthcare priorities didn't make the cut.

Lawmakers crafted legislation to fund the government and avert a shutdown. It includes a short-term extension for telehealth programs, but doesn’t block cuts in Medicare payments to doctors.

12/18/2024

Today, we've published a special report on gun violence with a different perspective. Emergency nurses share their experiences of treating victims of gun violence, the anguish of families, and how they cope with what they see. As one nurse said, "Gun violence is such an everyday thing ... and it's so unfortunate that it's become this norm."

Emergency nurses share their experiences on treating the victims of shootings, the anguish of families and how they cope with what they see and experience.

12/16/2024

Doctors take a pledge to first do no harm. And Damond W. Boatwright, president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System, asks the question: Why shouldn’t we expect the same from our patients, communities and elected officials? Check out this piece he penned on the need to view violence against healthcare workers as a public health emergency.

In health care, we take a pledge to first do no harm. We deserve the same consideration.

12/13/2024

Next year, Jack Lynch will reach 20 years as president and CEO of Main Line Health. It will also be his final year in the role, as he plans to retire in 2025. We talked with him about the leading the Pennsylvania-based system, Main Line's impressive accomplishments, the pandemic, and why he's ready to step away. "I decided that, 20 years in the helm of this incredible organization was a privilege, and it was time to let somebody else take the reins,” he says.

Jack Lynch, the longtime leader of the Pennsylvania hospital system, is stepping down next year. He talked with us about his career, his frustrations with reimbursements, and why he’s optimistic.

12/11/2024

In the wake of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, healthcare organizations are looking differently at security. We talked with Eric Sean Clay of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety about the fallout and some of the steps healthcare organizations should be thinking about.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City and a suspect has been arrested. Eric Sean Clay of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety discusses new measures health organizations are considering.

12/10/2024

New York City police say a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is in custody. Authorities say police found a document indicating the suspect's "ill will toward corporate America."

Authorities say a person of interest has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson. Police said he had a document showing his mindset.

12/05/2024

Join Dr. Mohan & Dr. Canavan Dec 5 for insights into controlling rising drug costs and improving patient care. Register now! https://ow.ly/nxLf50UfXqN

12/04/2024

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City, and authorities say the fatal shooting appears to have been a targeted attack.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. Authorities say it appears the shooting was premeditated.

12/04/2024

For the second time in less than a year, Risant Health has completed the acquisition of a hospital system. Risant, founded by Kaiser Permanente, has finalized the acquisition of Cone Health, the North Carolina health system. Risant leaders have said they're looking to add more hospital systems in the coming years.

The North Carolina hospital system is the second organization acquired by Risant. Earlier this year, Risant finalized the acquisition of Geisinger.

12/04/2024

When medication costs go off the rails, health plans, doctors, and patients suffer. https://ow.ly/ayZa50UfXps Join Dr. Siva Mohan and Dr. Josh Canavan on December 5 to explore the causes and solutions. Register now!

12/02/2024

Rising drug costs impact everyone. In the December 5 Razormetrics webinar, Dr. Mohan and Dr. Canavan share strategies to manage medication costs and improve patient outcomes. https://ow.ly/qMCY50UfX9S Register to attend live or receive the recording.

11/29/2024

What’s driving high medication costs? https://ow.ly/AyvU50UfX0Q more in the Razormetrics webinar on Dec 5 with Dr. Mohan & Dr. Canavan.