Friday Feb 10 | Medical News
Hospitals seek to consolidate in Ga., Wis. and N.Y.; Other state hospital news
Hospitals in Atlanta, Wisconsin and New York are consolidating or partnering more closely with others in a bid to reduce costs and save themselves.
Tenet Healthcare consolidating hospitals, layoffs possible
The consolidation, which could include management layoffs and the merging of some services, is aimed at cleaning up South Fulton's balance sheet, Tenet officials said.
WellStar Names Two Physician Ambassadors
Dan Stephens, M.D., and Bob Anstine have joined the WellStar Health System team as physician ambassadors to community-affiliated physicians.
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Tenet Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield reach agreement
Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of Spalding Regional Medical Center , reached a four-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia on Tuesday, thus making sure that patients whose health-care provider is BCBSGA continue to receive in-network care at the local hospital.
St. Louis-area hospitals reach deal with insurers
Two St. Louis-area hospitals have reached an agreement with HealthLink Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri, ending uncertainty for thousands of patients.
Tenet Healthcare and Blue Cross Remain In Impasse Over Rates
With two days left before their contract expires, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Georgia's largest health insurer, and Tenet Healthcare, one of Atlanta's largest hospital systems, remain deadlocked over reimbursement rates.
Bond Covenants are Getting Weaker as the Market Gets Stronger
Lots of people think the economy is still weak, but it's been over a year since we started hearing that investors were willing to accept weaker covenants in exchange for better returns.
Griffin-American Healthcare Reit II acquires 11 facilities
Earlier this week, Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II completed the acquisition of ten skilled nursing facilities and one medical office building for a total of approximately $174.3 million.
Blue Cross of Illinois signs agreement with Tenet
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare Corp. said today it signed a multi-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois that goes into effect March 1. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Blue Cross of Illinois signs agreement with Tenet
30 was $2.3 billion, according to the company. said today it signed a multi-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois that goes into effect March 1. Des Peres Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital cancelled managed care contracts with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri and HealthLink, both part of WellPoint Tenet ... (more)
Tenet Healthcare cuts deal with Illinois insurer as Missouri talks sputter
Tenet Healthcare Corp. has signed a multiple-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, but two of Tenet's hospitals in the St.
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