It's the first time since 2004 that leadership did not consider financial hurdles as their most pressing issue, according to survey results from the American College of Healthcare Executives.
In some cases, out-of-network providers charged $185 for a test that costs $130, on average, America’s Health Insurance Plans stated in a recent letter.
Nearly 90% of survey respondents said they had a positive experience at the Care Hotel, and even more indicated they would likely recommend the program to others.
A filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission listed seven civil actions brought forth by Cerner stockholders that suggest disclosure documents contain "insufficient or incorrect" information.
The findings back long-held beliefs that wasteful spending on healthcare is tied, in part, to inappropriate decision making, researchers explained in JAMA Health Forum.
The Ohio-based drug distributor violated the Anti-Kickback Statute by offering to pay physician practices upfront discounts to buy pharmaceuticals paid for by federal health programs, according to the DOJ.
Physicians reported higher engagement scores while receiving extra vacation days, greater flexibility, more predictable schedules and fewer denied days off.