Healthcare mergers and acquisitions had a banner quarter in the second quarter of this year, with a record high of $19.2 billion in total transacted revenue, driven by a couple of “megadeals” that led to double the transacted revenue posted in Q1.

As enrolment in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program grows, so are concerns and uncertainly over the profits providers are reaping and whether or not “overpayment” is an issue. 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is proposing actions meant to advance health equity and improve access to care in rural communities by establishing policies for Rural Emergency Hospitals (REH) and providing for payment for certain behavioral health services furnished via communications technology.