Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations generated record savings and continued to improve quality performance in 2024, CMS said Aug. 28. In 2023, the program saw $2.1 billion in net savings. Five notes: 1. Out of 476 ACOs, 75%…
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New York City has proposed a new self-funded health plan administered by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare for municipal employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their dependents. If approved by city regulators, the new plan would be effective on Jan. 1, according to an…
Hospitals looking to grow surgical volume often hit a familiar wall: rigid block structures, inconsistent surgeon access and OR time that doesn’t match demand. Rush University Medical Center made targeted, data-driven changes — and saw real results. By re-aligning block…
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Sam Davis, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR
AVP of Perioperative & Interventional Clinical Services, Rush University Medical Center
Rose Andron, RN, MSN, CNML
Director of Perioperative Services, Rush University Medical Center
Cigna’s Evernorth is investing $3.5 billion in Shields Health Solutions, a specialty pharmacy company launched after Walgreens went private in August. Evernorth’s investment in Shields is in the form of preferred stock and is not expected to have a major…
As AI reshapes healthcare workflows, success will be measured in trust—and that starts with trust in the accuracy of AI-powered documentation. At Abridge, the foundation of trust AI models is in the painstaking work of rigorous scientific exploration. Medical…
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Dr. Shiv Rao
Chief Executive Officer, Abridge
Zachary Lipton
Chief Technology Officer, Abridge
Patient expectations are evolving. Privacy regulations are tightening. And marketing budgets are staying flat or declining. To drive service line growth, health systems need smarter, faster, and more precise strategies. This resource outlines four proven tactics leading organizations are using…
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Californians enrolled in Medicare Advantage are facing slower growth in healthcare costs compared to those in traditional Medicare, according to new research from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Five notes: 1. Between 2013 and 2023, average monthly healthcare…
From the Justice Department expanding its criminal investigation into the company, to the completion of its acquisition of Amedisys, here are 12 updates on UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries that Becker’s has reported since Aug. 7: 1. Two U.S. senators…
Pittsburgh-based UPMC recorded an operating income of $111.2 million (1.3% operating margin) in the second quarter of 2025, driven in part by improved underwriting margins in the insurance division, according to its Aug. 28 financial report. Insurance enrollment revenue was…
UnitedHealthcare is suing Radiology Partners and its Arizona-based affiliate, Sonoran Radiology, alleging the companies have been “abusing” the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution process and “funneling millions into the pockets of its private-equity owners.” The complaint, filed Aug. 8…