Balancing Weight-loss Medication Cost and Care
How employers are optimizing weight-loss medication cost and coverage
Cancer overtakes musculoskeletal conditions as the most expensive condition for large employers
A new survey by the Business Group on Health found that 83% of employers said cancer is now the leading condition driving up healthcare costs, compared to 76% who said musculoskeletal conditions.
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.
Healthcare costs for employers to rise 6.5% in 2023, Aon report predicts
The 6.5% increase in average costs for U.S. employers is more than double the 3% increase employers experienced in 2022, the report said. However, the increase is below the 9.1% increase in the Consumer Price Index.
HLTH: How Mass General Brigham plans to navigate evolving care delivery options, rising prices
As health systems pivot to virtual and at-home care, Mass General Brigham is continuing to invest in brick-and-mortar facilities as CEO Dr. Anne Klibanski believes there will always be a need for inpatient care. At HLTH, she discussed the health system's investment in its facilities and how it is leveraging enterprise services to help keep costs down.
Analysis: Care for the unvaccinated may be costing U.S. healthcare system $2.3B
The report, released by Kaiser Family Foundation and the Peterson Center on Healthcare, details the high cost of Covid care for the unvaccinated. In fact, the analysis indicates the figure could be even higher than $2.3 billion, as the authors did not take into account the cost of outpatient treatment for Covid-19.
Survey: 42% of Americans may not go back to in-person care this year
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollout, a significant percentage of Americans say they are planning to delay care in 2021 or are unsure about in-person care, a new survey shows. Virtual visit options remain popular with 63% of respondents saying it will be an important factor when deciding where to seek care.
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.
Tech-enabled payer Brella Insurance snags $15M
The health insurance technology company has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. It will use the funds to expand access to its supplemental health plan nationwide and engage in new partnerships.
Survey: 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford necessary care
Healthcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable, with 18% of Americans saying in a new survey that they would not be able to afford the care they need. Respondents also reported cutting back on other expenses to afford healthcare, including money spent on food and utilities.
Report: MA saves beneficiaries $1,600+ compared to traditional Medicare
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries spend $1,640 less per year on healthcare than those enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare plans, a new report shows. But, despite the difference in savings, satisfaction levels for both types of plans are similar.
Drone in your home? Telehealth makeover underway at Univ of Cincinnati
A group of inventors at the University of Cincinnati are developing a drone that can be used to conduct virtual visits in patients' homes. The technology aims to fill the gap in telehealth delivery among those who do not have access to the necessary devices or have uneven internet connectivity.
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.
Consumer awareness, needs generating shifts in precision medicine landscape
Healthcare consumers are increasingly aware of specific therapies in development or on the market that can help treat the diseases they or their loved ones may be suffering from — and this growing awareness is changing the precision medicine arena.
AHA Report: Covid-19 will cost hospitals more than $200B
As providers ask Congress for additional funding, the American Hospital Association published a report showing that hospitals are expected to lose more than $200 billion in Covid-19 expenses and lost revenue.