A federal investigation has led to the indictment of George Miller, the former CEO of a Chicago hospital, in a sweeping corruption and embezzlement case. Miller, 73, of Dallas, was charged with conspiracy after allegedly steering lucrative vendor contracts to…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has agreed to pay $2.8 billion to settle a long-running antitrust class action brought by hospital systems, physicians, and other healthcare providers, according to a federal court filing in Alabama. The plaintiffs accused the insurer…
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed that if Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services were to cover anti-obesity medications (AOMs), federal spending could increase by about $35 billion between 2026 and 2034. The total direct…
In a bold move to address the most pressing challenges in healthcare, four prominent nonprofit health systems have launched a new organization, Longitude Health, with the goal of revolutionizing how health systems operate. The founding members—Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White…
ES Healthcare Centre, a pioneering tech-enabled healthcare startup, has officially entered the Dubai market through a strategic partnership with iAccel GBI, a prominent accelerator backed by Dubai SME. This move underscores the company’s mission to revolutionize home medical care by…
At the intersection of business growth, talent retention, and productivity, a new report by Deloitte reveals a compelling case for improving health equity. According to their analysis, addressing health inequities could boost the U.S. economy by a staggering $2.8 trillion…
Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti health minister acknowledged that Health New Zealand’s financial deficit for the year ending June has exceeded expectations. A preliminary assessment revealed a staggering $934 million deficit, falling almost $1 billion short of the anticipated $54…
Adam Bandt to Propose $54bn Initiative Backed by ‘Robin Hood’ Tax ReformThe Greens have announced a groundbreaking plan to establish 1,000 new health clinics nationwide, providing free medical and dental care. In a bold $54bn policy, the party aims to…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is falling short in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of hospital pricing data, according to a report released by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Wednesday. This lack of oversight raises…
In a strategic move, Community Health Systems (CHS) has sold two North Carolina-based hospitals to Iredell Health System , offering a lifeline to the struggling Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital. This development comes after a failed sale to Novant Health in…
