Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and five hospitals in the state have agreed to settle antitrust claims with the Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a KRTV news report.
Integration & Physician Issues
Boston-based, for-profit Steward Health Care System plans to affiliate with 150 physicians who are part of the Whittier Independent Practice Association, a group that is currently affiliated with the Beth Israel Deaconess Physicians Organization, according to a Boston Globe report.
Maryland officials announced a plan to increase the number of primary care health professionals by 25 percent in the next 10 years by expanding educational opportunities, providing financial incentives and pushing through tort reform, according to a Health Leaders Media…
Oklahoma City-based Integris Health has acquired Plaza Medical Group to create Integris Cardiovascular Physicians, according to a system news release. Oklahoma City-based PMG has already been affiliated with Integris Baptist Medical Center and Integris Heart Hospital. This integration is inclusive…
NorthShore University Health System, based in Evanston, Ill., has edged out its local competitor and acquired a 15-physician practice, according to a Crain’s Chicago Business report. The system acquired Highland Park, Ill.-based Ravinia Associates in Internal Medicine. Evanston-based Northwestern Memorial…
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A new comprehensive primary care clinic, French Health Center, has opened at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Calif., although the clinic is not owned or operated by the hospital, according to a San Luis Obispo Tribune report.
Blue Shield of California has named John Hirshleifer, MD, MPH, as medical director of accountable care organizations, according to a company news release. In his new position, Dr. Hirshleifer will be responsible for collaborating with the network management team to…
CMS has announced it will host a conference call on Nov. 15 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST on the application process for its accountable care organization program.
Influential physician groups, such as the American Medical Association and American Medical Group Association, are beginning to warm up to CMS’ accountable care organization program. The groups had previously expressed disappointment with CMS’ proposed rule for ACOs, which they found…
Medicare ACO Participation Will be Determined by Factors Outside CMS' Control, Despite Improved Rule
Over the past year, providers have been hopefully contemplating and building new delivery system models designed to reward better outcomes, population health and increased value.