New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has built a unified strategy connecting employee and patient experience, and in 18 months has improved net promoter scores for physicians and more patients are calling their providers “kind.” Nationally, Press Ganey found that hospitals in…
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Moody’s downgraded the credit rating of Memphis, Tenn.-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on June 10. Oregon Health & Science University’s rating was downgraded to “A1” from “Aa3” by Moody’s, The downgrade reflects a…
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A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in Eli Lilly’s lawsuit alleging a group of pharmacies, wholesalers and individuals orchestrated a rebate fraud scheme that cost the drugmaker more than $200 million. Judge Federico Moreno of the U.S. District…
Iowa’s state auditor, Rob Sand, released a report raising concerns about how pharmacy benefit managers handled prescription drug payments within Iowa Medicaid and whether the state had sufficient access to information to oversee those arrangements. The June 10 report found…
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In this episode, David L. Callender, MD, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, lessons learned from navigating major challenges including Hurricane Ike, and the importance of mission-driven healthcare leadership. He also shares insights on…
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A digital portal can enhance patient engagement during and after clinical trial participation, according to a study published April 11 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum. Led by researchers from Columbus-based Ohio State University, the study followed 2,221 patients enrolled in the…