Navigating Policy Terrain: Perspectives for Payers on Tackling Ghost Networks
Lawmakers have ghost networks in their sights, and payers can prepare now for policy changes.
Key Moments From the Change Healthcare Cyberattack Senate Hearing
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, faced bipartisan outrage from senators on the Senate Finance Committee angered by his company's cybersecurity failures. Here were the key moments from the hearing on Wednesday.
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Shifting the Payer Landscape with Health Tech
A new eBook from HLTH and MedCity News captures how health insurers and their partners are using health tech to improve the patient experience, hea
Pivot Podcast: A Conversation with Capital Rx CEO A.J. Loiacono
Season 2 of the MedCity Pivot Podcast has launched with a special focus on the evolution of pharmacy and pharmacy benefit management. The first guest this season is A.J. Loiacono, who leads Capital Rx.
Demystifying Coding Compliance: 3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Regulatory Waters of RCM
Organizations must take a proactive approach by implementing a comprehensive education program, internal audits, and automation technology.
Debunking the Myths Around Patient Financing
Embedding patient financing options into the billing process presents a very clear solution for providers and patients to balance affordability and increase collectability.
The Impact Brands: Empowering Wellness Through Natural and Holistic Solutions
In an era of escalating healthcare costs and a growing preference for natural, holistic approaches to health, The Impact Brands emerges as a collective of diverse brands dedicated to supporting overall wellness through natural means.
Transforming Denials Management: Insights and Best Practices for Your Organization
Focusing on these areas can help healthcare organizations reduce the incidence of denials, optimize revenue cycle performance and enhance overall patient satisfaction.
Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
Two months after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary halted payments to some doctors, medical providers say they’re still grappling with the fallout, even though UnitedHealth told shareholders on Tuesday that business is largely back to normal.
Why the Commonwealth Fund Created a Task Force for Employer-Sponsored Insurance
The Commonwealth Fund recently launched the National Task Force on the Future Role of Employers in the U.S. Health System. In 2025, the task force will release a blueprint of actionable recommendations on how employers can improve their coverage.
Solera Health Expands Platform To Address Cardiometabolic Conditions
Solera Health added Ciba Health, Digbi Health and Wondr Health to its HALO platform. The companies treat conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
Included Health Announces New Specialty Care Offering
Included Health's new specialty care clinic, which will become available in 2025, is starting by offering three centers: the Cancer Center, the Center for Women’s Health and the Center for Metabolic Health.
AHIP, AMA, NAACOS Release Playbook for Value-Based Care
AHIP, the AMA and NAACOS released a playbook last week that provides the best practices for value-based care. It is based on experiences from physicians, value-based care entities and payers.
NationsBenefits, Instacart Team Up To Provide Online Grocery Services
Through a new partnership, health plans that use NationsBenefits can offer Instacart’s grocery delivery services as a supplemental benefit.
Why Hospitals Are Condemning CMS’ Proposed Inpatient Payment Rule
CMS released a proposed rule this week that would boost hospitals’ inpatient payment rates by 2.6%. Hospitals groups have swiftly denounced this plan, arguing that this payment update is insufficient and will jeopardize hospitals’ financial stability.
Kaiser Permanente Unveils Food is Medicine Center of Excellence
Kaiser Permanente’s new Food is Medicine Center of Excellence will “combine clinical services, research, education and community engagement,” according to the organization.