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August 15, 2024 Jason Barry 0 min read
  1. KFF: MA plans denied 7.4% of prior authorizations, 83.2% of denials overturned.
  2. Elevance, Clayton Dubilier, and Rice launch Mosaic Health primary care network.
  3. Steward offloads physician group to Rural Healthcare for $245M.
  4. NYT: Summer heat creates obstacles for mail-order pharmacies. 
  5. Appeals court upholds No Surprises ruling, potentially strengthening providers.
  6. Convicted murderer escapes during UNC Hospital gastroenterology visit.
  7. Prospect Medical sends Crozer Health system to CHA Partners. 
  8. Physician burnout is down, but excessive “pajama time” work persists.
  9. Conway Medical Center cancels $161M hospital, launches emergency center.
  10. Private equity healthcare activity down again in Q2, but rebound expected.
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