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Obamacare Ruling Ends Threat to U.S. Hospitals, Insurers

Caroline Humer & Bill Berkrot  |  

NEW YORK (Reuters)—The U.S. hospital and health insurance industries breathed a collective sigh of relief on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld subsidies for individuals under President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law. Shares in hospitals surged, with several hitting all-time highs, on the expectation that patients would be able to continue paying for services….

Many U.S. Hospitals Mark Up Prices 1,000%

Sharon Begley  |  

NEW YORK (Reuters)—Even the astronomical price markups that consumers regularly pay for, say, wine in restaurants pale beside those in some U.S. hospitals: The price for procedures is often 10 times the cost, according to a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs. Of the 50 hospitals with the highest markups, 49 are for-profit,…

Tips for Recruiting & Onboarding Advanced Practice Providers

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Experts share strategies for recruiting, onboarding & retaining APPs to address the rheumatologist shortage & improve patient access.