Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Automation Tech in the OR Has a Robust ROI, Allina Health Exec Says
After adopting Qventus’ perioperative solution, Allina Health has seen significant gains in surgical case volume and operating room efficiency in just a few months of using the software. The health system's vice president of surgical services and orthopedics recommended that other health systems adopt automation technology. He said the ROI was clear, but the health system declined to provide actual dollar figures.
Allina Health, Flare Capital spin out startup to enable at-home care models
Inbound Health is a new startup spun out by Minnesota-based Allina Health and Flare Capital Partners. The company is designed to help enable health systems and health plans to establish hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home programs.
Allina, BCBS of Minnesota strike big value-based contract
The two companies had been negotiating a six-year value-based contract prior to the start of the pandemic. Allina and BCBS of Minnesota expect the agreement will affect roughly 130,000 patients.
Presbyterian Homes joins Allina Health as co-owner of geriatric medical practice Genevive
Presbyterian Homes will acquire a 50 percent stake in Genevive from North Clinic. Allina will retain its existing 50 percent ownership interest in the organization.
Andy Slavitt and AVIA oversee the Medicaid Transformation Project
A total of 17 health systems will take part in the effort, which is co-led by Slavitt, who was the acting administrator of CMS under the Obama administration, and AVIA, an innovation network for hospitals and health systems.
A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
Allina Health to add ‘equity’ care guides, attack healthcare disparities
The goal: cut down on healthcare disparities in minority communities.
Allina Health will outsource all analytics to Health Catalyst for $100M
Allina Health said it will outsource its entire analytics efforts to Utah-based Health Catalyst, in a deal valued at nearly $110 million over 10 years. The deal not only represents a major shot in the arm for Health Catalyst, but it also includes a shared-risk element that both sides view as unique and potentially game-changing […]