Better Health’s $14 million in funding included investments from Healthworx, the University of Miami Health System and Mosaic General Partnership.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds in the payer/employer space that were announced in May.

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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.

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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.

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Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed.

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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.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Randa Deaton, vice president of purchaser engagement at the Purchaser Business Group on Health. She talks about the organization’s new Comprehensive Maternity Care Common Purchasing Agreement.

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The funding landscape for women’s health companies is getting better, partially due to more women getting promoted at VC firms and social media, execs said during a recent panel.

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Boulder Care’s Series C funding round was led by Advance Venture Partners and included participation from Stripes, First Round Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and Laerdal Million Lives Fund. In total, Boulder Care has raised about $85 million.

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Lyra Care for Teens will be available starting in June. Patients will gain access to therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments and personalized digital lessons.

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Hims & Hers is now providing access to compounded GLP-1s. Patients also receive unlimited medical consultations with a licensed provider.

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There have been several advancements in the women’s health space, but we still have a long way to go, execs said during a recent panel.

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Employers need healthcare data in order to make decisions, but the data isn’t always easy to get, experts said on a panel at MedCity INVEST.

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Fay emerged from stealth with $25 million in funding. The company connects patients to a network of registered dietitians.

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Employers are in a unique position to drive change in obesity care, but face several challenges. Experts shared numerous strategies employers can implement.

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Uber Health unveiled Uber Caregiver on Wednesday. The solution allows caregivers to coordinate rides and deliveries on the behalf of the ones they’re caring for.

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Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries now have access to Aeroflow Health’s breast pumps and lactation consultants.

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Wisp members can now order TBD Health’s STI/STD testing kits on Wisp’s website for free delivery.

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Quantum Health launched its Premier Pharmacy navigation solution on Tuesday. The solution helps members find safe and effective therapeutic alternatives to expensive medications.

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently launched a task force on healthcare monopolies. Experts have varying opinions on how it will impact the healthcare industry.

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Wave is now in network with Aetna in California, giving 3 million members access to the company’s mental health services.

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