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The FTC's ban on noncompetes impacts the health care …

WebThe Federal Trade Commission's vote on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements could be a big deal for the health care workforce.. Why it matters: While the …

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Major health insurance companies nearing too big to fail …

WebMajor health insurance companies are nearing too big to fail status. Health insurance companies have swelled in both size and scope over the last decade, with the …

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Health care quality took a big hit during COVID, Medicare …

WebProgress on many key health care quality measures was reversed during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new comprehensive federal review.. Why …

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Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report …

WebEven states that made progress narrowing racial and ethnic health disparities have considerable gaps on access, outcomes and quality of care, a new …

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Lawmakers target mergers in first hearing on Change …

WebDuring the first congressional hearing on the Change Healthcare hack Tuesday, lawmakers appeared to zero in on the risks of massive consolidation in health …

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Unchecked hospital mergers increased health costs, study …

WebFederal regulators vastly under-enforced antitrust laws in the hospital sector in the last two decades, a new study finds.. Why it matters: Unchecked mergers during a …

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San Diego is healthier than most counties, study finds

Web64% of California's 58 counties are better than the national average by the study's measurements, and 14% are worse. The Bay Area, including San Francisco …

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Health Care News & Analysis

WebVictoria Knight, Health Care Policy Reporter. Focuses on Congressional health policy issues including abortion, drug pricing and Medicare. Formerly: Kaiser …

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Massachusetts' health care pilot for middle class could …

WebMassachusetts' request for some $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding could help sustain the state's new health care subsidies for middle-income earners.. The big …

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Dallas and Sioux are Iowa's healthiest counties

WebDallas and Sioux counties are among Iowa's healthiest, according to an annual report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.. …

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Hospitals rethink business models amid growing options for …

WebBoston Consulting Group last year projected that health systems' annual financial shortfall will total more than $200 billion by 2027, and their operating margins …

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The Triangle's health outcomes are some of the best in the U.S.

WebThe Triangle has some of the best health outcomes in the country — results that stand in contrast to much of rural eastern North Carolina, according to a new report.. …

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Hospitals mount uneven recovery from the pandemic

Web2023 hospital operating margins, by percentile. Sample of at least 1,300 U.S. hospitals. -⁠20% -⁠10% ±⁠0% +10% +20% +30%. More than 35% of hospitals have …

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Why a deep-red state could be on the verge of expanding …

WebThe state's crumbling health infrastructure has also made expansion more urgent, said Democratic state Sen. Rod Hickman. More than 40% of the state's 74 rural …

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Why health care equity faces uphill battle post-COVID

WebEfforts to tackle long-standing racial and ethnic disparities in health care — energized by COVID-19's devastating impacts on communities of color — are facing new …

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Why Richmond isn't healthier than most of the U.S.

WebZoom out: Richmond's health factors are slightly better than the U.S. average — as are 65% of Virginia's localities. Yes, but: Richmond's health outcomes are …

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Change Healthcare attack sheds light on industry's weak points

WebThe expansive impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack was a wake-up call for a health care system that's now racing to safeguard itself against another …

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Some student loan borrowers may need to apply for forgiveness

WebSome student loan borrowers may qualify for a one-time debt cancellation or credit, but they'll have to take action by Tuesday.. Why it matters: Eligible borrowers who …

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Redi Health raises $14M to bridge patients to pharma for support

WebRedi Health, a medication adherence and patient engagement tech platform, raised a $14 million Series B, CEO Luke Buchanan tells Axios exclusively.. Why it …

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Change Healthcare attack poised to become crisis, execs say at …

WebFeb 28, 2024. Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios. It's been more than a week since Change Healthcare went down from a far-reaching cyberattack — the scale of which surprised …

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Biden changes his walking routine to Marine One

WebAlex Thompson. Left: President Biden walks to Marine One solo on Jan. 5. Right: He walks to the helicopter with several aides on April 18. Photos: Chip …

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