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Hospital mergers led to diminished quality of care, Elevance study finds

Health Care Dive

The study from the Blues payer is the latest finding hospital acquisitions lead to increased readmissions and higher costs for patients.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launches subsidiary it hopes will improve quality of care

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When Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launched Prosano Health Solutions in January for its approximately 1,800 employees, the insurer seems to have liked the results because it now plans to offer | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launched Prosano Health Solutions in January for use by about 1,800 of the insurer’s employees.

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3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges

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Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.

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MA enrollees have fewer hospitalizations, Harvard study finds

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Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries have better quality of care and health outcomes than traditional fee-for-service counterparts, researchers from Harvard Medical School found.

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Morgan Health: How employers can take a greater role in improving care quality

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Employers fund huge swaths of the healthcare system, yet the quality of care their employees receive varies widely. Employers fund huge swaths of the healthcare system, and yet the quality of care their employees receive varies widely, a new study shows.

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FTC tells states to avoid shielding hospital mergers from antitrust enforcement

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A report released Monday compiles research that shows arrangements, called Certificates of Public Advantage, result in higher prices, lower quality of care and lower wage growth for employees.

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How bad "cognitive ergonomics" can drain doctors' brainpower

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Poor "cognitive ergonomics" adds to physician overload, affecting well-being and quality of care

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