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kaiser permanente subsidiary risant health acquires cone health to enhance value based care
Kaiser Permanente's subsidiary, Risant Health, has acquired Cone Health, enhancing its strategy to promote value-based care across regional health systems. This follows the earlier acquisition of Geisinger and aims to improve health outcomes while reducing costs through a tech-backed platform. Risant plans to invest up to $5 billion in its health systems, with Cone Health set to benefit from significant capital support and access to advanced care technologies.
Risant Health Acquires Cone Health Expanding Its Health System Network
Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health has successfully acquired Cone Health, marking the second health system to join Risant in under a year. This acquisition reflects Risant's ongoing expansion strategy in the healthcare sector.
healthcare practice management system market trends and forecasts from 2024 to 2031
The Healthcare Practice Management System Market is set for significant growth from 2024 to 2031, driven by emerging trends and technological advancements. Key players, including Unitedhealth Group and HCA Healthcare, are analyzed for their market shares and competitive strategies. The report provides insights into market dynamics, segmentation, and future opportunities, aiding stakeholders in strategic decision-making.
corporate giants lead record solar and storage investments in the us
US corporations are significantly investing in solar and energy storage, with Meta leading in solar capacity and Google in energy storage. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports nearly 40 GW of solar capacity and over 1.8 GWh of storage installed by companies like Amazon, Target, and General Motors, driven by incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.
healthcare consolidation trends impact physician autonomy and community access to care
Independent practices are increasingly merging or selling to larger health systems to negotiate better payment rates and manage regulatory burdens, with a 46% rise in hospital-owned physician practices since 2012. However, this consolidation trend raises concerns about reduced competition, higher costs, and diminished physician autonomy, as many smaller facilities may close due to market overlap. The Federal Trade Commission has intensified scrutiny of these mergers, blocking several high-profile deals since 2020.
doj challenges unitedhealth and amedisys merger over competition concerns
The DOJ, alongside four states, has filed a lawsuit to block the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys, citing concerns over reduced competition and potential monopolization in home health and hospice services. The case highlights broader issues of healthcare consolidation, with fears of rising costs and declining quality of care for consumers, particularly the elderly. As scrutiny over such mergers intensifies, the outcome could reshape the healthcare landscape and influence future corporate strategies.
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