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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40, No. 10 In an age of highly polarized opinions, there is a common consensus to address the rapidly rising health care costs in the United States. Research shows that the US average gross national product for health care costs is 17.1% while the rest of the world average is …
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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40, No. 8 Hospitals play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of communities by recruiting and employing skilled physicians. However, physician recruitment in compliance with the Stark Law can be a complex task for hospital administrators, especially as hospitals and medical practices face an average 7.6% annual physician …
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 9.2 million people ages 12 and older had misused opioids in the past year.[1] Death by overdose continues to be a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, with a nearly 15% increase in …
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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 40, No. 1 Merging with or acquiring healthcare entities can often be complex, with many competing considerations. As purchase price is contemplated, acquiring entities are not only evaluating the profits of the entity being acquired but also considering key employees and the value they provide post-closing. Key employees and …
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On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) under the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized changes that are projected to significantly expand access to behavioral health care services, among other things. CMS released a Behavioral Health Strategy in 2022, which included improving access to and quality of …