Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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PacificSource Health Plans names president and CEO

Dr. John Espinola will take over as president and CEO of PacificSource Health Plans April 3, following Ken Provencher's retirement after nearly three decades.



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Kaiser Permanente SoCal, Hawaii president to retireKaiser Permanente SoCal, Hawaii president to retireKaiser Permanente SoCal, Hawaii president to retire

Kaiser Permanente SoCal, Hawaii president to retire

The president of the Kaiser Permanente's southern California and Hawaii operation will end her 45-year career with the company in July.



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Changing employer market leaves digital health companies rethinking strategyChanging employer market leaves digital health companies rethinking strategyChanging employer market leaves digital health companies rethinking strategy

Changing employer market leaves digital health companies rethinking strategy

Teladoc Health, Apree Health and other digital health vendors are struggling to sell to employers given the cost of premiums and softening labor market.



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Staffing troubles force some rural nursing homes to closeStaffing troubles force some rural nursing homes to closeStaffing troubles force some rural nursing homes to close

Staffing troubles force some rural nursing homes to close

The problem could deepen as pandemic-era government assistance dries up and care facilities struggle to compete with rising wages, experts predict.



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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Hospital price transparency: fines or full compliance?Hospital price transparency: fines or full compliance?Hospital price transparency: fines or full compliance?

Hospital price transparency: fines or full compliance?

As of September, 65% of hospitals had posted their negotiated rates with commercial insurers, but some claim full compliance with CMS isn’t worth it.



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Nurses at 2 NY hospitals ratify contractsNurses at 2 NY hospitals ratify contractsNurses at 2 NY hospitals ratify contracts

Nurses at 2 NY hospitals ratify contracts

The contracts each include 19% increases over three years and measures to enforce staff-to-patient ratios.



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More MA insurer audits mean more scrutiny on providersMore MA insurer audits mean more scrutiny on providersMore MA insurer audits mean more scrutiny on providers

More MA insurer audits mean more scrutiny on providers

The Risk Adjustment Data Validation rule, which CMS is expected to finalize Feb. 1, would have significant financial implications for insurers and their provider partners.



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Amazon rolls out generic drug subscription service Amazon rolls out generic drug subscription service Amazon rolls out generic drug subscription service

Amazon rolls out generic drug subscription service

At $5 a month to Amazon Prime members, the generic drug subscription service is aimed at treating patients with multiple chronic conditions.



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Monday, January 23, 2023

Elevance Health to acquire Louisiana Blue Cross companyElevance Health to acquire Louisiana Blue Cross companyElevance Health to acquire Louisiana Blue Cross company

Elevance Health to acquire Louisiana Blue Cross company

Elevance Health’s Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield arm would operate in 15 states if the deal to buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana comes to fruition.



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Dollar General launches mobile clinics as next move into healthcareDollar General launches mobile clinics as next move into healthcareDollar General launches mobile clinics as next move into healthcare

Dollar General launches mobile clinics as next move into healthcare

Dollar General opened mobile healthcare clinics at three stores in Tennessee, partnering with DocGo, which provides mobile medical and transportation services.



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