Medicaid redeterminations plagued by error, confusion as millions are kicked Medicaid redeterminations plagued by error, confusion as millions are kicked Medicaid redeterminations plagued by error, confusion as millions are kicked

Medicaid redeterminations plagued by error, confusion as millions are kicked

Millions are expected to be left without insurance after getting a reprieve for the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Opinion: Medicaid redeterminations raise threat of new public health crisisOpinion: Medicaid redeterminations raise threat of new public health crisisOpinion: Medicaid redeterminations raise threat of new public health crisis

Opinion: Medicaid redeterminations raise threat of new public health crisis

One overlooked piece of mail could have catastrophic consequences on access to healthcare benefits, says California health plan CEO Jarrod McNaughton.

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Kaiser, Geisinger Risant strategy in spotlight as executives tout value-based careKaiser, Geisinger Risant strategy in spotlight as executives tout value-based careKaiser, Geisinger Risant strategy in spotlight as executives tout value-based care

Kaiser, Geisinger Risant strategy in spotlight as executives tout value-based care

Kaiser, a $95 billion system spanning eight states and Washington, D.C., acknowledges its closed integrated care model may not work in every geography.

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Bright Health to exit health insurance businessBright Health to exit health insurance businessBright Health to exit health insurance business

Bright Health to exit health insurance business

Bright Health must find a buyer for its Medicare Advantage operations in California within weeks to satisfy lenders and avoid bankruptcy.

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Pause on visa applications thwarting recruitment effortsPause on visa applications thwarting recruitment effortsPause on visa applications thwarting recruitment efforts

Pause on visa applications thwarting recruitment efforts

The immigration timeline for foreign-trained healthcare workers entering the U.S. could double following the federal freeze on employment-based visa applications.

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CMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policiesCMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policiesCMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policies

CMS seeks to align Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service policies

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services plans to propose regulations that would align Medicaid reimbursements from managed care companies with fee-for-service rates.

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Grady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta MedicalGrady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta MedicalGrady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta Medical

Grady Health expands clinics after closure of Atlanta Medical

Grady Health System says two new clinics in Atlanta will help compensate for the closure of two Wellstar Health System facilities last year.

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Molina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resumeMolina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resumeMolina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resume

Molina Healthcare profits up as Medicaid redeterminations resume

Molina Healthcare increased its adjusted earnings guidance to at least $20.25 per share, up from a previously forecast of at least $19.75 per share.

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Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

Phoenix-based eVisit said it will implement Bluestream’s integrated language services into its telemedicine platform.

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Universal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume reboundsUniversal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume reboundsUniversal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume rebounds

Universal Health Services considers expansion as patient volume rebounds

The system's executives recently met to discuss possible changes to facilities operating at more than 80% capacity.

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5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials 5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials 5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials

5 takeaways from Teladoc’s Q1 financials

Teladoc Health posted a net loss of $69.2 million, or 42 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2023.

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How a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boomHow a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boomHow a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boom

How a 2019 Florida law started a hospital-building boom

A 2019 Florida law has allowed a hospital-building boom in the state. Many, however, question whether this surge in hospital facilities is actually beneficial.

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Kaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitalsKaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitalsKaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitals

Kaiser, Geisinger launch nonprofit to buy hospitals

The newly formed Risant Health plans to acquire Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger as its first member health system.

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Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remainsRemote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remainsRemote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains

Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains

Providers are using remote patient monitoring to extend care for chronic care patients in underserved areas but reimbursement for services is far from certain.

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GoodRx's co-founders step down as co-CEOsGoodRx's co-founders step down as co-CEOsGoodRx's co-founders step down as co-CEOs

GoodRx's co-founders step down as co-CEOs

Doug Hirsch, a veteran of Yahoo! and Facebook, founded GoodRx along with software entrepreneur Trevor Bezdek in 2011.

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GE HealthCare stock drops despite revenue growthGE HealthCare stock drops despite revenue growthGE HealthCare stock drops despite revenue growth

GE HealthCare stock drops despite revenue growth

While sales did beat Wall Street's expectations, the medical device and software company also reported declining net income.

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Tenet reports returning demand in acute, ambulatory settingsTenet reports returning demand in acute, ambulatory settingsTenet reports returning demand in acute, ambulatory settings

Tenet reports returning demand in acute, ambulatory settings

Tenet, a Dallas-based for-profit system, plans to invest at least $250 million in ambulatory care each year. 

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Centene lowers expectations after Medicare Advantage, Medicaid changesCentene lowers expectations after Medicare Advantage, Medicaid changesCentene lowers expectations after Medicare Advantage, Medicaid changes

Centene lowers expectations after Medicare Advantage, Medicaid changes

The insurer said it is focused on rightsizing its Medicare Advantage segment after pursuing a “growth at all costs pricing mentality."

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Transgender kids rush for care amid state bansTransgender kids rush for care amid state bansTransgender kids rush for care amid state bans

Transgender kids rush for care amid state bans

As Republican lawmakers across the country are banning gender-affirming care for minors, parents are scrambling to find care for their children.

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Clover Health settles shareholder lawsuit as delisting loomsClover Health settles shareholder lawsuit as delisting loomsClover Health settles shareholder lawsuit as delisting looms

Clover Health settles shareholder lawsuit as delisting looms

Clover Health will pay $22 million to settle the first—but not the last—class-action lawsuit alleging the insurtech misled investors ahead of its public debut.

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