Gap grows between the highest- and lowest-performing hospitals

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Top Story As Costs Continue to Grow, So Is the Gap Between High- and Low-Performing Hospitals Hospital finances seem to be stabilizing overall. However, a closer look reveals there is a widening gap between the highest- and lowest-performing hospitals, according to a new Kaufman Hall report. Sponsored The Role of Medical Affairs in Bridging Clinical Trial Access for All Patients Presented by MedCity News & Real Chemistry Underrepresentation of racial and ethnic groups and other historically disenfranchised populations in clinical trials continues to be a major public health challenge. Learn more about how medical affairs professionals can be a catalyst for change in addressing this issue. Invest in Your Organization's Future with INVEST Digital Health Early Bird Special ends Friday night. Take advantage of the chance to save $100 per ticket.   Hurry, time is ticking! Secure your place at the forefront of innovation and network with top healthcare professionals.    Save $100, Register Today!

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Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Aneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcadia In this month's episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams discussed some executive moves and layoffs that recently occurred in the healthcare sector. She also interviewed Aneesh Chopra, who transitioned to the role chief strategy officer at Arcadia following the company's recent merger with his startup, CareJourney.  Listen Now

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