New Bedford, Mass.-based Southcoast Health System has formed Southcoast Physicians Group, an integrated network of nearly 200 physicians and mid-level providers, according to a Herald News report.
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California insurer Health Net is partnering with healthcare providers around Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to form accountable care organizations, according to a San Fernando Business Journal report.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BCPI) initiative has generally been more attractive to providers than either of its two accountable care programs — the Medicare Shared Savings and Pioneer ACO program. Unlike…
Longview (Texas) Regional Medical Center has formally affiliated with Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, a multi-specialty clinic with 132 physicians.
Tucson (Ariz.) Medical Center, more than 150 physicians and three community health centers have joined to form Arizona Connected Care, an accountable care organization, according to an Arizona Daily Star report.
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In its search for up to seven physician department chiefs, Royal Oak, Mich.-based Beaumont Health System is emphasizing academic expertise, according to a Crain's Detroit Business report.
Heart Care Centers of Illinois, a cardiology group, has left Morris (Ill.) Hospital and Healthcare Centers, according to a Morris Daily Herald report.
Columbus (Neb.) Community Hospital has acquired Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, effective March 1, according to a Columbus Telegram report.
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health has launched Mercy Health Select, a subsidiary organization that will contract with providers and insurers to care for set populations for capitated rates, according to a Cincinnati.com report.