ŌURA Unveils 2 New Features for Heart Health
ŌURA announced two new heart health features on Friday: one that estimates cardiovascular age and one that measures cardio capacity.
Why Consumers Leave Their Payer/Provider
Many consumers leave their provider because of navigation problems, while many leave their insurer because of experience issues, a new Accenture report found.
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.
Glen Tullman Has ‘No Interest’ In Selling Transcarent, But IPO Is a Possibility
Transcarent recently announced that it raised $126 million in Series D funding led by General Catalyst and 7wireVentures. When asked what his exit strategy is, CEO Glen Tullman said he does not want to sell Transcarent, but sees an initial public offering as an option.
Report: More Employers Are Looking To Deploy Value-Based Care
More than a third of employers are integrating accountable care into their health benefits, according to a new report from the Milken Institute. However, there are several barriers.
Biden Administration Extends ACA Coverage Eligibility to DACA Recipients
Under a new final rule, eligible DACA recipients will be able to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace or through a Basic Health Program.
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.
At ViVE 2024, Panelists Share Prior Authorization Progress and Frustration in Payer Insights Program
At the Payer Insights sessions on Day 1 of ViVE 2024, a panel on prior authorization offered compelling insights from speakers who shared the positive developments in this area after years of mounting frustration. Speakers also shared challenges as they work with providers to figure out how policy developments and technology will work in practice.
MedCity FemFwd: What Needs To Happen to Improve Preeclampsia Rates?
In this episode, we’re joined by John Auerbach, senior vice president of federal health at consulting firm ICF. He discusses rising preeclampsia rates and how stakeholders need to act.
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.
Ilant Health Raises Extended Seed Round of $5.5M for Obesity Management Platform
Ilant Health extended its seed round from $3 million to $5.5 million. The company garnered interest from LifeX Ventures, Celtic House Asia Partners and Cornucopian Capital.
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.
Unlocking Transparency in PBM Pricing
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
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.
Two CVS Locations Make Moves To Join National Pharmacy Union Movement
Two CVS stores in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union. The locations are close to CVS Health's headquarters in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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.
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.
Grow Therapy Secures $88M To Expand Mental Health Services
Grow Therapy's $88 million Series C funding round was led by Sequoia Capital. The financing will help the company invest in its team, improve its product and expand its footprint.