Friday, April 7, 2023

Pear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lay off most of staffPear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lay off most of staffPear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lay off most of staff

Pear Therapeutics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, lay off most of staff

In its bankruptcy petition, Pear said it had $65.5 million in assets against $51 million of debt.



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High inflation and housing costs forcing many Americans to delay careHigh inflation and housing costs forcing many Americans to delay careHigh inflation and housing costs forcing many Americans to delay care

High inflation and housing costs forcing many Americans to delay care

A recent Gallup Poll suggests Americans are putting off medical care because of costs due to inflation and rising rents.



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Digital mental health startups scramble as in-person visit rule loomsDigital mental health startups scramble as in-person visit rule loomsDigital mental health startups scramble as in-person visit rule looms

Digital mental health startups scramble as in-person visit rule looms

Virtual behavioral health startups such as Bicycle Health, Done, Ophelia Health and ReKlame Health must adapt to pending federal limits on prescribing drugs.



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Thursday, April 6, 2023

The market opportunity behind Medicaid redeterminationsThe market opportunity behind Medicaid redeterminationsThe market opportunity behind Medicaid redeterminations

The market opportunity behind Medicaid redeterminations

States are spending big on staffing, technology and consulting firms such as Maximus and Automated Health Systems for support during Medicaid redeterminations.



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Ex-Cano Health board members attempt to regain control of companyEx-Cano Health board members attempt to regain control of companyEx-Cano Health board members attempt to regain control of company

Ex-Cano Health board members attempt to regain control of company

Cano Health's shares have gone up in the past week as three of its recently resigned board members try to takeover the company.



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Unwinding California’s Medicaid contracts with Walgreens won’t be easy thanks to federal lawUnwinding California’s Medicaid contracts with Walgreens won’t be easy thanks to federal lawUnwinding California’s Medicaid contracts with Walgreens won’t be easy thanks to federal law

Unwinding California’s Medicaid contracts with Walgreens won’t be easy thanks to federal law

Gov. Gavin Newsom is having trouble following through on his Twitter declaration that the state would cut ties with Walgreens over its abortion pill policy.



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Outcome Health fraud trial goes to juryOutcome Health fraud trial goes to juryOutcome Health fraud trial goes to jury

Outcome Health fraud trial goes to jury

Co-founders Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal and former Chief Financial Officer Brad Purdy are charged with multiple counts of fraud.



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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Medicare Advantage, Part D final rule takes aim at insurersMedicare Advantage, Part D final rule takes aim at insurersMedicare Advantage, Part D final rule takes aim at insurers

Medicare Advantage, Part D final rule takes aim at insurers

President Joe Biden's administration is taking steps to more tightly control health insurance company practices under Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D.



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Chicago-based Stroger Hospital names next chief executiveChicago-based Stroger Hospital names next chief executiveChicago-based Stroger Hospital names next chief executive

Chicago-based Stroger Hospital names next chief executive

Donnica Austin-Cathey comes to the city’s largest public hospital from safety-net health system Sinai Health. 



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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Skilled nursing and psychiatric facilities could see payment bump: CMSSkilled nursing and psychiatric facilities could see payment bump: CMSSkilled nursing and psychiatric facilities could see payment bump: CMS

Skilled nursing and psychiatric facilities could see payment bump: CMS

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also pledged that a regulation setting nursing home staffing minimums is imminent.



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