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Survey: What Women Want Out of Their Health Benefits
A new survey shows that women want more comprehensive medical support, solutions that treat their specific health concerns, access to a doctor who identifies the root cause of their symptoms and better care management services.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
Solera Health Introduces New Platform To Reduce Point Solution Fatigue
Solera Health recently launched HALO, a platform that allows payers and employers to manage both Solera point solution partners and non-Solera point solutions in one place.
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Jorie Healthcare CEO Shares Why Automation is Critical to Revenue Cycle Management
The revenue cycle management business is using AI tools to automate cumbersome tasks to help hospitals operate more efficiently. It’s beginning to attract the attention of major healthcare organizations.
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Where Do DTC Providers and Payers Stand When It Comes to Telehealth?
A new J.D. Power report found that CVS ranks highest for telehealth satisfaction among direct-to-consumer companies, while UnitedHealthcare ranks highest among payers.
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Weight Loss Drugs Will Have Impact Far Beyond Just On Drugmakers
A new PitchBook report listed several predictions for digital health companies in regards to weight loss drugs, including the potential for new weight loss startups and possible challenges for existing nutrition companies.
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SCAN Announces 10-Year Partnership With ApolloMed, Launches Female-Focused MA Plan
In a value-based partnership with ApolloMed, SCAN is launching a Provider Specific Plan called Compass. It is also announcing a Medicare Advantage plan designed for women called SCAN Inspired.
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Midi Health Snags $25M Led by Google Ventures
Midi Health’s Series A funding round was led by Google Ventures. In total, Midi Health has raised $40 million, including from Felicis, Semper Virens, Icon, 25M and Operator Collective. The company offers virtual care for those going through perimenopause or menopause.
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4 States Received Enhanced Medicaid Funding During Covid Despite Wrongly Terminating Coverage
New York, Florida, Texas and Minnesota terminated Medicaid coverage for some enrollees for “unallowable or potentially unallowable reasons” during the Covid-19 public health emergency, according to a recent Office of Inspector General report.
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Ophelia, Vori Health Team Up To Support Patients with Opioid Addiction, MSK Pain
Through a new partnership, Vori Health will be able to refer its patients who report having an opioid addiction to Ophelia. On the flip side, Ophelia can refer its patients who report having MSK pain to Vori Health for non-opioid treatment.
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Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal
As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million members. New Mountain Capital will be the majority owner.
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Navigating Healthcare’s Data Revolution: Priorities, Opportunities, and Challenges for Health Systems
Arcadia recently partnered with HIMSS Market Insights to survey executives, IT, technology, and clinical leaders. Here’s what we found.
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Evvy Secures $14M for Vaginal Healthcare Platform
Evvy’s $14 million funding round was led by Left Lane Capital and included participation from General Catalyst, LabCorp Venture Fund, RH Capital, Ingeborg Investments, G9 Ventures, Virtue and Amboy Street Ventures. In total, Evvy has raised $19 million.
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CMS: MA Premiums To Remain the Same for Most Beneficiaries in 2024
The average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage is expected to increase only slightly in 2024 from 2023, CMS said. About 73% of beneficiaries will see no increase at all.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
Costco Takes On Healthcare, Though Differently From Other Retailers, Experts Say
Costco is partnering with Sesame to offer Costco Members discounted pricing on virtual health services, including primary care and mental health. But the move is a little different from other retailers like CVS Health and Walgreens.
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Study: MA Beneficiaries Have Lower Utilization Than Traditional Medicare
A new study found that MA beneficiaries have more than 50% fewer inpatient stays and 22% fewer emergency department visits than traditional Medicare enrollees.
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The 3 Areas that Concern Business Group on Health’s CEO
Issues around healthcare affordability, mental health challenges and worsening chronic conditions are all top of mind for Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of Business Group on Health.
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Report: 7 Ways Medicare Advantage Is Being Marketed on TV
There are concerns that Medicare Advantage TV ads are misleading patients. A new KFF analysis of Medicare Advantage TV ads found that the ads often rely on celebrity endorsements and suggest that seniors are missing out on benefits that they’re entitled to.