Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

The startup raised more than $60 million to support the new venture, building on an existing partnership between the two companies.

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Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Healthcare providers are frustrated that a plan to keep the government open that won't address reimbursement cuts that kick in next month.

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CVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product development

CVS, Microsoft partner on product development

The partnership comes as more healthcare companies heighten their focus digitization. Insurers expect their technology budgets to rise 13.7% in 2022.

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Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

The federal government will release more information on the scope of what private insurers have to cover in January.

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Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

The provider plans to launch the patient engagement technology at various locations by the end of the year.

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Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Senior Hospital Finance Reporter Tara Bannow talk about private equity interests in healthcare and how federal regulators are targeting False Claims Act cases.

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Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaignBiden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaignBiden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

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Data hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patientsData hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patientsData hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patients

Data hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patients

A hacker installed computer malware between Oct. 9 and Oct. 17 and “exfiltrated" files containing patient information including procedures they may have undergone, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles warned Tuesday.

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Nomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workersNomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workersNomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workers

Nomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workers

Let healthcare employees focus on the jobs only people can do, Dr. Alexi Nazem said.

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Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.

Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.

Even before the pandemic, the healthcare industry led the nation in nonfatal workplace violence. COVID has made the problem worse, leading to hospital security upgrades, staff training and calls for increased federal regulation.

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