Jefferson Health System
Why the FTC Wants to Block the Jefferson-Einstein Merger
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General filed a complaint in federal district court that argues against […]
Klasko: People Have Way Too Much Respect for the Medical System
What will the country’s health care look like about 20 years from now? Will patients finally receive one-page medical bills and will telemedicine be the […]
Jefferson, Einstein Merger Would Create a Massive 18-Hospital System
Jefferson Health system and Einstein Healthcare Network will likely merge in the near future creating the region’s largest residency program, according to hospital representatives. On […]
Klasko: CVS-Aetna Merger Could Be an Opening for Amazon
When CVS recently announced a $69 billion deal to buy Aetna, the country’s third-largest insurer, the corporate and health care worlds were immediately divided. Because […]
Jefferson Moves to Merge With Philly’s Monell Center
Jefferson Health just announced yet another plan to merge with a local institution. The health network wants to merge with the University City-based Monell Center. […]
Jefferson, Kennedy Merger Creates a Giant 13-Hospital Network
Almost two years after announcing their intent to merge, Jefferson Health and Kennedy Health have sealed the deal, officially making Jefferson a sprawling 13-hospital network. […]
I Love My Job: Jefferson’s Stephen K. Klasko
A lot has happened with Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health over the past few years, and Stephen K. Klasko has orchestrated it all. Since […]
Jefferson to Open Respiratory Institute in Philadelphia
Jefferson Health is partnering with Denver-based specialty hospital National Jewish Health to establish the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute in Philadelphia. Set to open […]
How to Still See Your Doctor During the Snowstorm
If you’re that unlucky person who’s got a doctor’s appointment scheduled during this week’s snowstorm, you may not be that unlucky after all. Patients scheduled […]
Germophobes, Rejoice! Jefferson Offers Skype-Like Service for Doc Appointments
A waiting room chair in a doctor’s office during flu season has got to be at the very the top of the Grossest Things on […]
Stephen Klasko: “Health Hack Defines What’s Different About Jefferson”
Jefferson’s at it again. This weekend marks the university’s second ever health hack—a weekend-long event where more than 300 people will collaborate to try and solve healthcare’s […]
Jefferson and Aria Health Now Operating As One
Surrounded by a cheery crowd of medical workers and students, the board members of Jefferson Health and Aria Health signed off on their long-awaited merger […]