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By Henry Powderly | 09:36 pm | February 17, 2015
"The Affordable Care Act is working ... it's working a little bit better than we anticipated," President Obama said.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 04:22 pm | February 17, 2015
Workers at Seattle's largest employer are signing up in droves for new ACO health plans led by regional health systems, who see the model as ripe for growth.
By Henry Powderly | 03:04 pm | February 17, 2015
Declining admissions cause medical center to trim beds across departments as revenue, income rise.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 02:29 pm | February 17, 2015
The Consult bought Scroggins Information Services for an undisclosed price.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 01:08 pm | February 17, 2015
The U.S. Department of Defense can look like a benefits company "that occasionally kills a terrorist." The agency has to overhaul its healthcare contracting, especially TRICARE, according to advocates.
By Henry Powderly | 12:14 pm | February 17, 2015
The Minnesota-based insurer expects to partner with up to 250 new ACOs this year.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 11:01 am | February 17, 2015
The nation's largest insurer is making leaps in the journey of consumer-driven healthcare, improving its digital offerings and investing in new member incentives.
By Susan Morse | 09:57 am | February 17, 2015
Prices for goods and services in hospitals grew by only 0.9 percent in December compared to 2013.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 09:31 am | February 17, 2015
"Is this doctor in my insurance network?" is part of the litany of questions asked when considering whether to see a particular doctor. Unfortunately, the answer may not be a simple yes or no.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 05:08 pm | February 16, 2015
After decades of research showing at best mixed benefits, certificate of need programs are starting to look antiquated and deleterious in the age of consumer-driven healthcare.