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Consider whether the aim is to improve HEDIS scores, star ratings or patient satisfaction, or whether it is outcomes-based, to improve hypertension, diabetes or other conditions, says Matt Cybulsky, LBMC practice leader for healthcare AI, value-based care and product innovation.

In a recent SEC filing, Walgreens acknowledged the existence of defaults under the VillageMD Secured Loan. 

Other DoH initiatives include a new AI Healthcare Academy and a partnership with Eli Lilly and the World Obesity Foundation.

Higher Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement is one step the federal government can take to preserve rural care access, CEOs say.

A new survey identifies a number of key strategies hospital and health system leaders are exploring to mitigate financial pressures.

Actions won't impact Medicaid or ACA business in these states, where, notably, CVS and UnitedHealth Group both have presences, says Stephens report.

Chairman and CEO Ralph de la Torre has been subpoenaed to appear before a Senate subcommittee.

Children's Health Alliance, a network of pediatric providers, has partnered with Innovaccer to track 35 key quality measures and now uses over 100 proactive care gap lists, says Julie Harris, senior director of population health.

Tenet's top priority for capital deployment is the expansion of low-cost, high-quality ambulatory surgical centers, says CEO.

Uses include transporting lab samples, delivering prescription drugs and getting supplies to home health practitioners, says Keenan Wyrobek, cofounder and CTO of Zipline, an international drone delivery service.