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Empathy an important business component of healthcare
ORLANDO – Business considerations tend to dictate the work that occurs within an organization, but with mental and behavioral health increasingly prevalent across the healthcare industry, one component is sorely needed: empathy.
According to Geoffrey R…
Interoperability of behavioral health data a priority for 2024
ORLANDO – Behavioral health integration is an increasingly high priority for both the healthcare industry and the federal government, and with the focus on is expected to increase throughout the year, leaders at the Office of Policy of the National Coo…
Feds launch $50M rural opioid treatment initiative
Through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Biden administration has earmarked nearly $50 million for HRSA’s Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative.
Insurance coverage improves opioid use disorder treatment retention
At a rate of 72.3%, patients receiving opioid treatment through in-network insurance overwhelmingly stayed in treatment for at least 180 days in comparison to those who were either out-of-network or uninsured and paying for treatment with cash, a new s…
St. Luke’s completes affiliation with Aspirus Health
St. Luke’s, based in Duluth, Minnesota, has officially completed its affiliation with Wausau, Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health.
The expanded health system now operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including …
Connecticut AG secures $5M in prejudgement over defunct nursing school
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has announced the state has secured a $5 million prejudgment remedy against Stone Academy, a now-defunct for-profit nursing school.
Medicare Advantage seeing enrollment gains, but growth is slowing
Despite strong enrollment gains, market growth for Medicare Advantage seems to be slowing, according to the 2024 Medicare Advantage competitive enrollment report released by Chartis and HealthScape Advisors.
White House receives counteroffers from drug companies
All manufacturers participating in the first cycle of Medicare drug price negotiations have responded with counteroffers, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The news comes after HHS sent initial offers on February 1, as the agen…
Highmark unveils Alloyed Works in portfolio consolidation
Highmark Health has introduced Alloyed Works, which will unite its diversified business offerings in a single portfolio.
Primary care struggling, underinvested, report finds
The primary care workforce is struggling to meet the population’s demands, and doesn’t receive enough investment despite diminishing supply and growing demand, a new report has found.
