Health systems turning to specialty pharmacies | Home health providers will get Medicare pay boost

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Why health systems are turning to specialty pharmacy to boost performance

Health systems such as OhioHealth and UConn Health are turning to specialty pharmacies to boost revenue and create potential cost savings for patients and providers.

Home health providers will get $125M Medicare pay boost

Home health industry groups threatened to sue the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if it implemented a proposed $810 million reimbursement cut.

ProMedica CEO Randy Oostra to retire

Randy Oostra, who has worked at the 12-hospital nonprofit system for 25 years, will be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Arturo Polizzi.

MH Magazine Exclusive

Opinion: We know how to improve mental health, so why aren't we taking action?

Health systems can ensure continued access to telehealth services beyond the COVID-19 pandemic by investing in technical infrastructure for both providers and patients and integrating telehealth into existing clinical workflows.

California's upcoming ballot measure leaves dialysis patients feeling unsure about future treatment

Patients relying on life-saving machines at dialysis clinics fear locations may close if Proposition 29 passes.

Healthcare providers focus on 'fourth trimester' to prevent maternal deaths

A recent CDC study found that 84% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable. Now experts are looking at barriers to care after mothers leave the hospital.