Cerner's David Feinberg joins Humana boardCerner's David Feinberg joins Humana boardCerner's David Feinberg joins Humana board

Cerner's David Feinberg joins Humana board

The health technology executive previously served in senior leadership positions at Google, Geisinger and UCLA Health.

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Piedmont, University Health complete dealPiedmont, University Health complete dealPiedmont, University Health complete deal

Piedmont, University Health complete deal

Piedmont, a19-hospital system, has nearly doubled its footprint over the past year after making consecutive deals with University Health and HCA Healthcare.

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5 things about Biden's mental health plan5 things about Biden's mental health plan5 things about Biden's mental health plan

5 things about Biden's mental health plan

President Joe Biden will propose behavioral health integration, stronger parity rules, workforce training and youth mental health funding in his first State of the Union address.

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White House: 40% of free COVID tests to low-income areasWhite House: 40% of free COVID tests to low-income areasWhite House: 40% of free COVID tests to low-income areas

White House: 40% of free COVID tests to low-income areas

That’s an upward revision from an estimate of around 20% of free tests ordered by people in “high vulnerability Zip Codes” that White House officials had earlier provided to The Associated Press.

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Duke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thoughtDuke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thoughtDuke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thought

Duke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thought

Duke University researchers estimate that one in seven women with mammography-detected breast cancer have a tumor that will likely never cause harm and are subsequently overtreated.

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Biden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union addressBiden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union addressBiden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union address

Biden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union address

President Joe Biden will call for improved safety and quality at nursing homes, which have faced scrutiny during the pandemic, and will take aim at corporate owners.

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ONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providersONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providersONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providers

ONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providers

HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has received 274 complaints against providers, software developers and other entities since the agency's information-blocking rule went into effect.

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Sicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo ClinicSicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo ClinicSicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo Clinic

Sicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic said its patients were sicker and had to be hospitalized longer in 2021, contributing to the health system's $1.2 billion operating surplus.

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Cigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategyCigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategyCigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategy

Cigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategy

The company is also planning to spend $7 billion in capital on its share repurchase program this year, slightly less than its investment in 2021.

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The demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other statesThe demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other statesThe demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other states

The demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other states

The failure of single-payer healthcare legislation in California casts doubt on the ability of other states to pass government-run, universal healthcare. But activists in New York, Washington state, and elsewhere say they are taking lessons from California and changing their tactics.

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