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Geisinger rolls out zero-interest payment plans for out-of-pocket medical expenses
The solution’s apparent benefits are that it’s customizable and helps patients more easily afford out-of-pocket medical expenses.
UnitedHealthcare is paying $15.6 million to settle mental health overcharge accusations
UnitedHealthcare and United Behavioral Health will pay $15.6 million over federal and state investigations into alleged reduced mental health reimbursement rates that resulted in overcharges, according to the Department of Labor.
Aetna, CVS Health enter into virtual primary care space
Members will be able to access a panel of board-certified physicians and coordinated care from a consistent team of specialists.
Integrating clinical, claims data key in one Delaware organization’s response to COVID-19
An underutilized and underfunded service found new life, and new importance in the community, when the pandemic took root.
Telehealth enabled NASA to care for astronauts in orbit, but agency is eyeing the moon and beyond
The ailments, approaches and technology are different, but telehealth is alive and well aboard the International Space Station.
Empathy, compassion more important in healthcare in new phase of the pandemic
Empathy and compassion have always been important elements in providing quality care, and this has been highlighted during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many patients have been treated in isolation, cut off from family and loved ones.
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A technological approach to patient engagement shows ROI for Providence St. Joseph Health
Total hip and knee replacement bundles from CMS spurred the risk-bearing system to seek a new way to maximize savings.
Expanding telehealth into schools proves effective to address children’s health needs
LAS VEGAS – Rural communities across the country have struggled to maintain access to quality healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. One overlooked demographic is children, with those living in remote areas more likely to rely on CHIP and Medicaid pr…
Digital patient experiences can take cues from consumer-centric companies such as Netflix
Engaging more with user bases and thinking of patients as consumers is a necessity for those looking to compete for attention with streaming giants.
COVID-19 pandemic changing regulatory picture around medical devices, technology in healthcare
Some of these changes have presented opportunities for entrepreneurs and product developers.
