Monday, April 17, 2023

Insurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courtsInsurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courtsInsurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courts

Insurers partner on campaign to build outdoor fitness courts

Health Care Service Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts have partnered with the National Fitness Campaign to promote preventive health.



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Health systems turn to venture capital amid financial challengesHealth systems turn to venture capital amid financial challengesHealth systems turn to venture capital amid financial challenges

Health systems turn to venture capital amid financial challenges

Some health systems are working with venture capital firms to invest in innovation. But experts stress the risks related to ethical issues.



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Opinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and financeOpinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and financeOpinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and finance

Opinion: We need new strategic relationships between quality and finance

The future of healthcare is where quality impacts finance more than ever, and vice versa, CEOs Joseph Fifer and Stephanie Mercado say.



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Friday, April 14, 2023

Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall

Digital therapeutics at a crossroads after Pear’s downfall

After Pear Therapeutics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the digital therapeutics industry is staring down a challenging reimbursement and funding environment.



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UnitedHealth expects Medicare Advantage gains despite CMS changesUnitedHealth expects Medicare Advantage gains despite CMS changesUnitedHealth expects Medicare Advantage gains despite CMS changes

UnitedHealth expects Medicare Advantage gains despite CMS changes

UnitedHealthcare expects to add more than 900,000 Medicare Advantage members in 2023 despite regulatory changes aimed at curbing growth. 



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Biden administration asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill accessBiden administration asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill accessBiden administration asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill access

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to preserve abortion pill access

The Justice Department and Danco Laboratories filed their requests with the high court less than two days after an appeals court ruling in the Texas case.



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Here's what the exchanges look like in 2023Here's what the exchanges look like in 2023Here's what the exchanges look like in 2023

Here's what the exchanges look like in 2023

The number of insurers entering the exchanges grew at its slowest rate in four years, according to a McKinsey & Company report.



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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Express Scripts makes price transparency move amid government scrutinyExpress Scripts makes price transparency move amid government scrutinyExpress Scripts makes price transparency move amid government scrutiny

Express Scripts makes price transparency move amid government scrutiny

Pharmacy benefit managers including Cigna's Express Scripts are injecting price transparency into the supply chain as state and federal authorities take closer looks at PBM business practices.



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Lifespan restructures leadership team, hospital president steps downLifespan restructures leadership team, hospital president steps downLifespan restructures leadership team, hospital president steps down

Lifespan restructures leadership team, hospital president steps down

Lifespan is restructuring its senior leadership team for more accountability and faster decision-making with physician input.



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Biden announces expansion of healthcare access for DACA participantsBiden announces expansion of healthcare access for DACA participantsBiden announces expansion of healthcare access for DACA participants

Biden announces expansion of healthcare access for DACA participants

The action allows participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, to access government-funded health insurance programs.



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