Ep. 84 - Economy watch: UHC loses $1.4 billion in Q1 and California introduces $25/hr minimum healthcare wage
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This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew and Ron discuss the news that UnitedHealth Group posted a $1.4 billion loss in quarter 1 of 2024 following the Change Healthcare cyber attack. They talk about whether or not providers should care about news such as this.
Then, they discuss a new law going into effect in California that ups the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour. There could be some very dramatic setbacks to healthcare quality, access, and affordability.
Listen to the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies wherever you listen to podcasts and have every episode delivered to your email by subscribing at www.FLATLINING.net.
Articles mentioned in this program:
UnitedHealth posts $1.4B loss in Q1 following Change cyberattack - Becker's Payer Issues
California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law - KFF Health News
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Fulcrum Strategies is a health care consulting firm specializing in payer contract negotiation and strategic planning for physician practices. Learn more about what we can do for your practice at fsdoc.com.
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Then, they discuss a new law going into effect in California that ups the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour. There could be some very dramatic setbacks to healthcare quality, access, and affordability.
Listen to the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies wherever you listen to podcasts and have every episode delivered to your email by subscribing at www.FLATLINING.net.
Articles mentioned in this program:
UnitedHealth posts $1.4B loss in Q1 following Change cyberattack - Becker's Payer Issues
California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law - KFF Health News
Follow Matthew on X and LinkedIn.
Follow Ron on LinkedIn.
Fulcrum Strategies is a health care consulting firm specializing in payer contract negotiation and strategic planning for physician practices. Learn more about what we can do for your practice at fsdoc.com.
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