A class-action lawsuit, filed by six North Carolina residents, alleges that HCA Healthcare bought Mission Health to gain monopolistic control in the Western part of the state, enabling it to drive up prices while lowering the quality of care.
Academics and consumer advocates say hospital consolidation yields mixed results. While mergers may provide much-needed capital and financial stability, competition is stifled, often leading to higher prices.
CEO and neuroscientist Dr. Iftach Dolev on how the new device can bring a powerful tool to psychiatrists and neurologists alike.
The goal of the five-year partnership between Jefferson, Mission and InTouch is to jointly create new telemedicine solutions for various service lines.