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Top Story The New Reality of Hospital-Payer Contracts: How Baptist Health Negotiated with Florida Blue The contract negotiation process between providers and payers is now more complex than ever, according to Baptist Health CEO Michael Mayo. In an interview, he spoke about his health system's recent protracted negotiation with Florida Blue — which required months of preparation, external consultants, and even a task force of board members. Sponsored Webinar TODAY on How To Empower Your Practice To Thrive in 2025. Presented by Elation Health and MedCity News Join us at 3 pm ET today, and we'll dive into the key areas where practices are losing time and money and provide actionable solutions to overcome them. Discover how embracing technology and strategic practice models can reduce fragmentation, combat burnout, and address payment limitations—empowering your practice to thrive in the year ahead. Sign Up Here! Chelsea Vane, VP of Product Management at GE Healthcare will be Speaking at INVEST 2025! Chelsea will be part of the panel: "How is AI Reshaping the Life Sciences?". You will hear from leaders in the medtech and pharma world on how AI can have an impact on everything from disease management to drug development and AI. Register For INVEST Chicago Now & Save $345

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Medicare Part D Spending on 10 Diabetes Drugs Hit $35.8B in 2023 Medicare Part D spending on 10 diabetes drugs increased 364% between 2019 and 2023. Thermo Fisher Beefs Up in Bioprocessing With $4B Acquisition of Solventum Biz Segment Thermo Fisher Scientific agreed to acquire the Purification and Filtration business of 3M spinoff Solventum. Filters and membranes from this business segment are used globally in applications such as biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Automating Insurance Verification: A Game-Changer for Pre-Visit Payment Collection The operational benefits of automated eligibility and payment workflows are clear, but its impact on people — both patients and staff — may be even more profound.  How Expanded Reimbursement for Coronary CTA (CCTA) Could Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes With better access to tools like CCTA and diagnostic tools that leverage CCTA, clinicians can better support their patients in managing overall cardiovascular health, patients will benefit from less invasive care and enhanced quality of life, and health systems could ultimately see reduced costs and streamlined workflows.

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