Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Outcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud caseOutcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud caseOutcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud case

Outcome Health founders, COO found guilty in federal fraud case

Outcome Health co-founders Rishi Shah and Shradha Agarwal and ex-COO Brad Purdy were convicted of defrauding customers and investors.



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Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress actsBiden ends COVID national emergency after Congress actsBiden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to the virus and support the country's economic, health and welfare systems.



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Autism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gapsAutism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gapsAutism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gaps

Autism providers look to telehealth to bridge access gaps

As autism diagnoses rise, providers such as Learn Behavioral and the Center for Social Dynamics use telehealth to reach children from underserved communities.



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Monday, April 10, 2023

CMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hikeCMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hikeCMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hike

CMS proposes 2.8% hospital inpatient reimbursement hike

The fiscal 2024 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also includes new safety and health equity provisions.



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CommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millionsCommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millionsCommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millions

CommonSpirit data breach impacted over 100 facilities, cost millions

The full extent of last year's ransomware attack, which involved more than 600,000 patients, is now known.



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Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill orderJustice Department appeals Texas abortion pill orderJustice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order

The appeal comes after a Texas federal judge last Friday ordered a hold on the U.S. approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.



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American Medical Association's 1st gay president takes the leadAmerican Medical Association's 1st gay president takes the leadAmerican Medical Association's 1st gay president takes the lead

American Medical Association's 1st gay president takes the lead

At 44, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld will be among the AMA's youngest presidents and the first openly gay person to lead the organization when he starts his term.



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No-cost preventive care not likely to disappear, despite court rulingNo-cost preventive care not likely to disappear, despite court rulingNo-cost preventive care not likely to disappear, despite court ruling

No-cost preventive care not likely to disappear, despite court ruling

A federal court ruled that health insurance companies don't have to cover preventive medicine without cost-sharing. They're likely to keep doing it anyway.



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Friday, April 7, 2023

Texas federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristoneTexas federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristoneTexas federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone

Texas federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone

There is essentially no precedent for a lone judge overruling the medical decisions of the Food and Drug Administration.



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Nearly 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit within a year: surveyNearly 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit within a year: surveyNearly 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit within a year: survey

Nearly 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit within a year: survey

New University of Michigan survey data show that the rate at which nurses plan to leave the profession has risen sharply statewide.



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Recent layoffs raise questions on industry's job opportunitiesRecent layoffs raise questions on industry's job opportunitiesRecent layoffs raise questions on industry's job opportunities

Recent layoffs raise questions on industry's job opportunities

Employment in the overall healthcare sector was up 3.8% year-over-year in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.



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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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