Better Health Raises $14M To Reach More Patients with Chronic Conditions
Better Health's $14 million in funding included investments from Healthworx, the University of Miami Health System and Mosaic General Partnership.
AmeriHealth Caritas Exec: Worst Thing Insurers Can Do Is Be Paralyzed by AI Challenges
Payers face numerous challenges when it comes to AI, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't use the technology, according to Neil Gomes, senior vice president and chief digital officer of AmeriHealth Caritas.
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.
Who Should Be Responsible for Rationing GLP-1s?
There is a shortage of GLP-1s in the U.S. But experts have differing opinions on whose responsibility it is to be rationing the drugs.
Report: MA Beneficiaries Spend $2,500 Less on Healthcare Than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries
A report conducted by ATI Advisory and commissioned by Better Medicare Alliance found that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have lower healthcare spending than fee-for-service Medicare enrollees. This is true across racial and ethnic groups, according to the report.
Pelago Launches Inpatient Centers of Excellence Network
Pelago's new Inpatient Centers of Excellence network offers Pelago members access to a nationwide network of inpatient substance use disorder treatment centers. The network includes organizations like the Recovery Centers of America and Banyan Treatment Centers.
INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How One Company Is Empowering Individuals through Social and Financial Support
Samaritan provides financial and social support to those without a home. The company was recently crowned winner of the payer/provider track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest.
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.
Report: Virtual MSK Solutions Meaningfully Improve Outcomes
The Peterson Health Technology Institute recently released a report that evaluated eight musculoskeletal solutions: DarioHealth, Hinge Health, Kaia Health, Limber Health, Omada Health, RecoveryOne, Sword Health and Vori Health.
INVEST Pitch Perfect Spotlight: How One Company Aims To Change Neonatal Feeding
Mother’s Milk Is Best has a medical device that increases the ability to use a mother’s milk or a donor’s milk versus other fortification processes. Last month, judges selected the company as the winner of the consumer/employer track of MedCity News’ INVEST Pitch Perfect contest.
Another Retailer Bites the Dust. Is There Still Hope for Retailers After Dollar General/DocGo End Pilot?
Dollar General and DocGo have mutually decided to end their mobile clinic pilot. The decision comes as numerous retailers have struggled in the healthcare sector.
Sword Health Secures $130M, Introduces AI Care Specialist
With its financing round of $130 million, Sword Health is now valued at $3 billion. The company also unveiled Phoenix, an AI care specialist that guides users through sessions.
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.
5 Funding Announcements Made By Payer/Employer Companies In May
Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds in the payer/employer space that were announced in May.
Gameto Secures $33M To Support Clinical Development of Fertility Treatment
Gameto's $33 million Series B funding round was led by Two Sigma Ventures and RA Capital. The funding will help with the clinical development of its in vitro maturation product called Fertilo.
Talkspace, Labcorp’s Ovia Health Launch Digital Women’s Health Coalition
Talkspace and Ovia Health by Labcorp introduced the Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions. Other founding member companies of the coalition include Conceive, Evernow, FitOn, Nurx, Cove and Nutrium.
Mental Health Inequities Could Cost $1.3 Trillion in 2040. How Can the Industry Prevent This?
Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed.
J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans
A new J.D. Power ranking of commercial health plans found a major difference in customer satisfaction between the top and bottom-ranked health plans.