In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker’s Healthcare, examines the growing momentum behind state hospital price cap legislation, evolving scrutiny of private equity in healthcare, and new federal Medicaid payment actions. He discusses how these policy changes could affect…
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Michael Mover has resigned as management agreement executive serving as chief information Officer for Noblesville, Ind.-based Riverview Health. Mr. Mover made the announcement via LinkedIn July 22. He resigned June 29. “As I close this chapter, I’m filled with gratitude…
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