Increasing demand spurs GE HealthCare to raise full-year profit forecast Increasing demand spurs GE HealthCare to raise full-year profit forecast Increasing demand spurs GE HealthCare to raise full-year profit forecast

Increasing demand spurs GE HealthCare to raise full-year profit forecast

The Chicago-based company was spun off at the beginning of the year by longtime parent GE.

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AMA, AHIP, NAACOS issue value-based care data-sharing guidelinesAMA, AHIP, NAACOS issue value-based care data-sharing guidelinesAMA, AHIP, NAACOS issue value-based care data-sharing guidelines

AMA, AHIP, NAACOS issue value-based care data-sharing guidelines

As the first action of a new partnership, the American Medical Association, AHIP and the National Association of Accountable Care Organizations have teamed up to issue recommendations for data-sharing among value-based care arrangement participants.

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Community Health Systems to sell three Florida hospitals in $290M dealCommunity Health Systems to sell three Florida hospitals in $290M dealCommunity Health Systems to sell three Florida hospitals in $290M deal

Community Health Systems to sell three Florida hospitals in $290M deal

The for-profit system continues to cut costs by reducing its footprint, which includes nearly 80 hospitals and more than 1,000 other care sites.

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Biden administration proposes rules to boost mental health coverageBiden administration proposes rules to boost mental health coverageBiden administration proposes rules to boost mental health coverage

Biden administration proposes rules to boost mental health coverage

The rules would force health insurance companies to study patient outcomes to ensure mental health benefits are administered equally, taking into account provider networks and reimbursement rates and whether prior authorization is required.

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Cigna lawsuit over allegations of claims-denying algorithm could be first of manyCigna lawsuit over allegations of claims-denying algorithm could be first of manyCigna lawsuit over allegations of claims-denying algorithm could be first of many

Cigna lawsuit over allegations of claims-denying algorithm could be first of many

Two Cigna members sued the insurer in California federal court Monday, seeking an injunction for the company to stop using the tool.

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Opinion: Preparing the next generation of nurse leadersOpinion: Preparing the next generation of nurse leadersOpinion: Preparing the next generation of nurse leaders

Opinion: Preparing the next generation of nurse leaders

A nursing executive at Jefferson Health discusses which challenges are most crucial to overcome when it comes to investing in clinicians.

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Old is new again? The latest round of health policy proposals reprises existing ideasOld is new again? The latest round of health policy proposals reprises existing ideasOld is new again? The latest round of health policy proposals reprises existing ideas

Old is new again? The latest round of health policy proposals reprises existing ideas

House Republican legislation promises more health insurance options but fewer protections, even as the Biden administration seeks to rein in short-term plans.

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Biggest 340B benefactors provide relatively less uncompensated careBiggest 340B benefactors provide relatively less uncompensated careBiggest 340B benefactors provide relatively less uncompensated care

Biggest 340B benefactors provide relatively less uncompensated care

Hospitals receiving at least $50 million in proposed remedy payments dedicated an estimated 1.33% of their operating costs to uncompensated care, a Modern Healthcare analysis found.

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Labor board finds merit in complaints against Chicago-based LGBTQ+ providerLabor board finds merit in complaints against Chicago-based LGBTQ+ providerLabor board finds merit in complaints against Chicago-based LGBTQ+ provider

Labor board finds merit in complaints against Chicago-based LGBTQ+ provider

The National Labor Relations Board will seek a settlement between Howard Brown Health and a union representing more than 60 laid-off workers.

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Rural hospital struggles lead doctors to open their own primary care clinicRural hospital struggles lead doctors to open their own primary care clinicRural hospital struggles lead doctors to open their own primary care clinic

Rural hospital struggles lead doctors to open their own primary care clinic

With the community’s help, former co-workers came together to fill gaps in care left by the loss of doctors and departments at a Gallup, New Mexico, hospital.

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AI, women’s health startups get funding dealsAI, women’s health startups get funding dealsAI, women’s health startups get funding deals

AI, women’s health startups get funding deals

Here are five noteworthy digital health funding deals from this week.

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FTC rebukes past statements opposing PBM transparencyFTC rebukes past statements opposing PBM transparencyFTC rebukes past statements opposing PBM transparency

FTC rebukes past statements opposing PBM transparency

The Federal Trade Commission advised policymakers not to rely on outdated guidance opposing greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers.

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Biden administration asks employers to help more workers who lose MedicaidBiden administration asks employers to help more workers who lose MedicaidBiden administration asks employers to help more workers who lose Medicaid

Biden administration asks employers to help more workers who lose Medicaid

Federal officials have estimated that about 3.8 million people who lose Medicaid coverage may qualify for health insurance through their employers.

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Feds warn hospitals, telehealth companies about use of tracking techFeds warn hospitals, telehealth companies about use of tracking techFeds warn hospitals, telehealth companies about use of tracking tech

Feds warn hospitals, telehealth companies about use of tracking tech

Third-party tracking technology is present on 98.6% of hospital websites in the United States, according to one study. 
 

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Desai named CEO of UnitedHealth's Optum HealthDesai named CEO of UnitedHealth's Optum HealthDesai named CEO of UnitedHealth's Optum Health

Desai named CEO of UnitedHealth's Optum Health

Dr. Amar Desai returns to UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum following a brief stint at CVS Health.

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Merger guidelines update would increase scrutiny of healthcare dealsMerger guidelines update would increase scrutiny of healthcare dealsMerger guidelines update would increase scrutiny of healthcare deals

Merger guidelines update would increase scrutiny of healthcare deals

The proposed guidelines "would result in many more transactions being subject to higher scrutiny," an antitrust attorney said. 

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Elevance Health reports higher profits, stable medical costsElevance Health reports higher profits, stable medical costsElevance Health reports higher profits, stable medical costs

Elevance Health reports higher profits, stable medical costs

The company's health insurance business was responsible for the lion's share of its growth, with operating gain driven by commercial premium increases and boosts in enrollment.

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Health systems' margins recovering, but face new threats: analystsHealth systems' margins recovering, but face new threats: analystsHealth systems' margins recovering, but face new threats: analysts

Health systems' margins recovering, but face new threats: analysts

The move to providing more care at home could pose challenges for some hospital-heavy systems, experts said.

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Tracking closures, layoffs in healthcare: Allina Health to lay off roughly 350 employeesTracking closures, layoffs in healthcare: Allina Health to lay off roughly 350 employeesTracking closures, layoffs in healthcare: Allina Health to lay off roughly 350 employees

Tracking closures, layoffs in healthcare: Allina Health to lay off roughly 350 employees

Follow the latest layoffs and closures from providers, insurers and other industry players here.

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Outcome Health execs want their fraud convictions overturned. Here's their argument.Outcome Health execs want their fraud convictions overturned. Here's their argument.Outcome Health execs want their fraud convictions overturned. Here's their argument.

Outcome Health execs want their fraud convictions overturned. Here's their argument.

Outcome Health co-founders Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal are taking a novel tack.

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