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The drop in activity is especially pronounced year-over-year, with long-term care and physician medical groups among the hardest hit.
Overall employment in the industry is still down significantly in 2020, driven by cancelled elective surgeries and wary patients.
The strategy that more than 70% of hospitals and health systems are turning to is embracing telehealth and other digital approaches.
The proposals, made during a global pandemic, will likely have little political support and may stifle innovation, experts say.
Cigna received the highest marks for its efforts toward driving for value, while UnitedHealthcare ranked lowest.
The company conservatively projects a loss in revenue for 2020 spanning from a 1% to 45% decline compared to its original estimate for each sector.
The signatories contend that, by requiring hospitals to post real prices, patients will be better able to evaluate their options.
The anticipated reduction in health plan startup costs should allow Molina to recover the purchase price in about a year.
Prime will acquire St. Francis for a net of $350 million, with a $200 million base cash price and $60 million for accounts receivable.
Dauner helmed the CHA for more than three decades and was instrumental in developing the Affordable Care Act.