Some large health systems are experimenting with selling their internal capabilities — such as IT support, revenue cycle management and call center operations — to smaller hospitals as a new revenue stream. While the approach is still rare, it has the potential to help health systems monetize their expertise and infrastructure, one healthcare consultant said.
Amazon Pharmacy recently launched a new caregiver feature and expanded PillPack to Medicare Part D. The company says the updates will support medication adherence.
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WeightWatchers recently filed for bankruptcy. Part of the reason is because it couldn't adapt fast enough to a rapidly changing weight-loss environment spurred by the rising popularity of GLP-1s, experts said.
There were only five hospital M&A transactions during the first quarter of 2025 — a slump caused the Trump administration’s flurry of new policies and the resulting economic uncertainty. Hospitals are putting off mergers for the time being, though some are forming joint ventures as a defense mechanism against financial uncertainty. Many are instead shedding assets to cope with the current macroeconomic environment.
The Trump administration’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports are threatening to further destabilize hospitals’ bottom lines by driving up the cost of essential supplies and exacerbating already fragile supply chains. As providers prepare for higher expenses and potential shortages, experts warn that these policies could worsen care quality and force hospitals to make tough financial decisions — from cutting services to delaying tech upgrades.
UnitedHealth Group's shares fell by over 22% on Thursday after its first quarter earnings. This is largely due to challenges in its Medicare Advantage business.
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Walgreens is reportedly exploring selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. It might be the right decision for the company, some experts say.
Experts aren’t sure what the outcome of the DOJ’s recent lawsuit against the proposed UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys merger will be under the incoming Trump administration. The Biden administration has focused more on supporting clinicians, while the previous Trump administration favored corporations. Additionally, one expert noted that this case differs from other antitrust lawsuits because it does not seem to focus on a potential price increase.
A new Mercer report predicts there will be a national surplus of about 30,000 nurses by 2028. Though an overall surplus is projected nationally, there will still be significant shortages of nursing labor in a handful of states, as well as most of the country’s rural areas. To solve this issue, providers need to recruit from wider labor pools, minimize nurses’ nonclinical tasks and prioritize creating a more supportive work environment.
Health systems' financial results suggest the start of sustained recovery, but persistent challenges remain, including rising expenses and less-than-ideal reimbursement rates from payers.
There are a number of criteria for selecting the best autism therapy centers. Parents choosing a facility or professionals seeking to improve their offerings should consider certain standards to ensure the right fit.
Over the past decade, Abbott and Dexcom — the two largest makers of continuous glucose monitors — have been teaming up with medical device companies that sell automated insulin delivery systems. Industry experts think these partnerships are smart moves to stay relevant in the rapidly-developing diabetes care space.
CVS Health overtook Walgreens as the most popular drugstore retailer, a new report found. However, there is no saying for sure if CVS will keep this lead.
Many primary care physicians are not participating in value-based payment models. A new study details why and potential solutions.
Dollar General and DocGo have mutually decided to end their mobile clinic pilot. The decision comes as numerous retailers have struggled in the healthcare sector.
Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken?