Henry Ford Health launches its largest fundraising campaign yetHenry Ford Health launches its largest fundraising campaign yetHenry Ford Health launches its largest fundraising campaign yet

Henry Ford Health launches its largest fundraising campaign yet

The hard work of raising money begins as the Detroit health system aims to land donors for its planned $1.8 billion hospital.

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Compromise may mean continued reprieve for 'Obamacare' preventive care mandatesCompromise may mean continued reprieve for 'Obamacare' preventive care mandatesCompromise may mean continued reprieve for 'Obamacare' preventive care mandates

Compromise may mean continued reprieve for 'Obamacare' preventive care mandates

The Biden administration wants a stay order that would keep the coverage broadly available nationwide for HIV prevention and other preventive care.

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A.I. a top issue at this weekend's AMA policy meetingA.I. a top issue at this weekend's AMA policy meetingA.I. a top issue at this weekend's AMA policy meeting

A.I. a top issue at this weekend's AMA policy meeting

The AMA House of Delegates will discuss and potentially vote on a wide range of policy proposals, including multiple ones regarding A.I. capabilities.

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Walgreens sells remaining stake in Option Care HealthWalgreens sells remaining stake in Option Care HealthWalgreens sells remaining stake in Option Care Health

Walgreens sells remaining stake in Option Care Health

Walgreens, which acquired infusion provider Option Care Health in 2007, is now fully divested from the company.

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6 digital health funding deals this week 6 digital health funding deals this week 6 digital health funding deals this week

6 digital health funding deals this week

Investors included health systems such as Memorial Hermann and UnityPoint Health and big pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis and McKesson. 

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FTC expands PBM probe, orders records from Emisar PharmaFTC expands PBM probe, orders records from Emisar PharmaFTC expands PBM probe, orders records from Emisar Pharma

FTC expands PBM probe, orders records from Emisar Pharma

The Federal Trade Commission has issued compulsory orders to the six largest phamacy benefit managers and three affiliated group purchasing organizations.

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Supreme Court rules Medicaid enrollees can sue statesSupreme Court rules Medicaid enrollees can sue statesSupreme Court rules Medicaid enrollees can sue states

Supreme Court rules Medicaid enrollees can sue states

The Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling in Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski that curbed the rights of Medicaid beneficiaries to sue states.

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US chemotherapy shortage is leading to treatment complications, cancer centers say US chemotherapy shortage is leading to treatment complications, cancer centers say US chemotherapy shortage is leading to treatment complications, cancer centers say

US chemotherapy shortage is leading to treatment complications, cancer centers say

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network said that nearly all the centers it surveyed late last month dealt with carboplatin and cisplatin shortages.

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CMS pilot program aims to boost value-based primary careCMS pilot program aims to boost value-based primary careCMS pilot program aims to boost value-based primary care

CMS pilot program aims to boost value-based primary care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advances its value-based care agenda with a new initiative in Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Washington state.

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Cityblock Health cuts 12% of staffCityblock Health cuts 12% of staffCityblock Health cuts 12% of staff

Cityblock Health cuts 12% of staff

As the digital health funding market has shifted downward, companies have begun restructuring. 

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Nominations open for Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders awardsNominations open for Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders awardsNominations open for Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders awards

Nominations open for Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders awards

The deadline for nominations is Aug. 14. 

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Aetna, Optum to face revived 'dummy code' lawsuitAetna, Optum to face revived 'dummy code' lawsuitAetna, Optum to face revived 'dummy code' lawsuit

Aetna, Optum to face revived 'dummy code' lawsuit

CVS Health's Aetna and UnitedHealth Group's OptumHealth must face a class of nearly 88,000 people who allege the companies violated their fiduciary duties by disguising administrative expenses and medical costs.

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SCAN, CareOregon help erase $110M in medical debtSCAN, CareOregon help erase $110M in medical debtSCAN, CareOregon help erase $110M in medical debt

SCAN, CareOregon help erase $110M in medical debt

The companies' $345,000 in grants are the first funds RIP Medical Debt has received directly from health insurance companies.

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Cancer screening, HIV protection costs could grow if ACA loses latest legal battleCancer screening, HIV protection costs could grow if ACA loses latest legal battleCancer screening, HIV protection costs could grow if ACA loses latest legal battle

Cancer screening, HIV protection costs could grow if ACA loses latest legal battle

The Biden administration argued Tuesday the judge's order should remain on hold while it's appealed in order to protect insured individuals' healthcare.

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Google Cloud, Mayo Clinic make generative AI play Google Cloud, Mayo Clinic make generative AI play Google Cloud, Mayo Clinic make generative AI play

Google Cloud, Mayo Clinic make generative AI play

There's growing enthusiasm for generative AI in healthcare since the introduction of ChatGPT in November. 

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Why home is becoming the future for hospitalsWhy home is becoming the future for hospitalsWhy home is becoming the future for hospitals

Why home is becoming the future for hospitals

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an explosion in hospital-at-home, offering hospitals the potential of expanding admissions without adding additional beds.

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Health, safety disparities persist in highly rated hospitals: Leapfrog GroupHealth, safety disparities persist in highly rated hospitals: Leapfrog GroupHealth, safety disparities persist in highly rated hospitals: Leapfrog Group

Health, safety disparities persist in highly rated hospitals: Leapfrog Group

Black and Latino patients were more likely to experience adverse safety events than white patients at any hospital, regardless of whether the facility earned an "A" on safety or an "F."

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Trinity Health president speaks on financial problems with new operational solutionsTrinity Health president speaks on financial problems with new operational solutionsTrinity Health president speaks on financial problems with new operational solutions

Trinity Health president speaks on financial problems with new operational solutions

Shannon Striebich, president of Trinity Health Oakland and Trinity Health Livonia, discusses overcoming the current healthcare woes the industry is facing.

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Merck sues federal government, accuses Medicare drug price negotiation plan of 'extortion'Merck sues federal government, accuses Medicare drug price negotiation plan of 'extortion'Merck sues federal government, accuses Medicare drug price negotiation plan of 'extortion'

Merck sues federal government, accuses Medicare drug price negotiation plan of 'extortion'

The drugmaker is seeking to halt the program, which was laid out in the Inflation Reduction Act and is expected to save taxpayers billions of dollars.

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Former Amazon Health exec on why he left the big tech firmFormer Amazon Health exec on why he left the big tech firmFormer Amazon Health exec on why he left the big tech firm

Former Amazon Health exec on why he left the big tech firm

TJ Parker, who joined venture capital firm Matrix, on what he learned from his time at Amazon and the message that digital health founders aren't getting from investors 

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The Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, Interwell HealthThe Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, Interwell HealthThe Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, Interwell Health

The Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, Interwell Health

Sepucha discusses what's ahead for kidney care and why partnerships are so important to the industry.

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The Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, InterWell HealthThe Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, InterWell HealthThe Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, InterWell Health

The Check Up: Bobby Sepucha, InterWell Health

Sepucha shares his insights on how partnerships can improve patient care and what's ahead for kidney care.

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Optum Care Solutions makes all-cash bid for AmedisysOptum Care Solutions makes all-cash bid for AmedisysOptum Care Solutions makes all-cash bid for Amedisys

Optum Care Solutions makes all-cash bid for Amedisys

Optum Care Solutions announced Monday it wants to buy Amedisys in an all-cash deal valued at $3.3 billion.

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States turn to tech to ease Medicaid redeterminationsStates turn to tech to ease Medicaid redeterminationsStates turn to tech to ease Medicaid redeterminations

States turn to tech to ease Medicaid redeterminations

States such as Arizona, Maryland and Massachusetts are deploying technology solutions to facilitate communications with tens of millions of Medicaid enrollees as states resume eligibility checks.

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Capital costs increase for critical-access, acute-care hospitalsCapital costs increase for critical-access, acute-care hospitalsCapital costs increase for critical-access, acute-care hospitals

Capital costs increase for critical-access, acute-care hospitals

Capital costs were likely affected by increased interest rates, supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, said experts.

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Nonprofit helps hospitals connect patients with healthy foodNonprofit helps hospitals connect patients with healthy foodNonprofit helps hospitals connect patients with healthy food

Nonprofit helps hospitals connect patients with healthy food

About Fresh allows eligible families to receive a prepaid debit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at grocery stores in the nonprofit's network.

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