CMS introduced several new care and payment models in 2025, many focused on drug pricing, chronic disease management and prevention: 1. CMS published plans Dec. 23 for its voluntary “Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth” — or…
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Advancing Shoulder and Elbow Care in 2026 with Dr. Aaron Chamberlain of Intermountain Health: Part 2
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Chamberlain, orthopedic surgeon and Senior Medical Director for the Musculoskeletal Clinical Program at Intermountain Health, discusses the evolution of shoulder surgery and how the Intact subscapularis sparing technique is reshaping anatomic shoulder arthroplasty and patient…
Advancing Shoulder and Elbow Care in 2026 with Dr. Aaron Chamberlain of Intermountain Health: Part 2
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Chamberlain, orthopedic surgeon and Senior Medical Director for the Musculoskeletal Clinical Program at Intermountain Health, discusses the evolution of shoulder surgery and how the Intact subscapularis sparing technique is reshaping anatomic shoulder arthroplasty and patient…
Advancing Shoulder and Elbow Care in 2026 with Dr. Aaron Chamberlain of Intermountain Health: Part 2
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Chamberlain, orthopedic surgeon and Senior Medical Director for the Musculoskeletal Clinical Program at Intermountain Health, discusses the evolution of shoulder surgery and how the Intact subscapularis sparing technique is reshaping anatomic shoulder arthroplasty and patient…
Current operational constraints in healthcare have had a negative impact on many health systems’ margins. Becker’s asked two health system strategic leaders about the operational issues that are creating the greatest drag on their system’s margins today and what they’re doing…
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Underpayment analysis and intelligent claims aging workflow management have become essential investments for healthcare organizations facing mounting revenue pressure. With Medicare and Medicaid underpayments reaching $130 billion in 2022 and claim denial rates climbing to nearly 12% across the industry,…
Medline has struck a series of new and expanded partnerships with health systems in recent months, reinforcing its position as a major supply chain player in both medical-surgical and laboratory distribution. The privately held manufacturer and distributor also made headlines…
The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to the FDA’s drug shortage database. Seventy-five drugs were in shortage as of Dec. 30, down from 194 in mid-June. The decline reflects updates to the FDA’s database,…
Louisville, Ky.-based Signature HealthCare, a nursing home operator, has entered a prime vendor agreement with Medline. The agreement, signed in July 2025, gives Signature HealthCare access to Medline’s full portfolio of medical-surgical supplies and brands, along with distribution and supply…
From payer shifts to regulatory milestones, GLP-1 therapies for obesity and diabetes continued to reshape the healthcare landscape in December. Here are six updates: