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April 17, 2024 21 mins
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. 

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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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