Jeff Lagasse

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About 43K California patients are receiving refunds and billing corrections

Approximately 43,000 former patients of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, serving Santa Clara County in California, will soon receive notice of possible billing corrections and refunds.

Definitive Healthcare acquires Populi for $52 million

Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare commercial intelligence company, has purchased data analytics startup Populi for $52 million in an all-cash transaction. Populi works with healthcare organizations to optimize physician relationships, reduce network …

Amazon Pharmacy aims to make insulin more affordable

In a bid to expand its presence into the retail pharmacy space, Amazon Pharmacy is introducing a coupon system meant to make prescription drugs more affordable for consumers.

Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment has improved

Although more needs to be done, Medicaid fee-for-service has improved throughout the years when it comes to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) being able to access treatment, according to a new study published in JAMA Network.

Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment has improved

Although more needs to be done, Medicaid fee-for-service has improved throughout the years when it comes to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) being able to access treatment, according to a new study published in JAMA Network.

CVS Health Foundation awards $6.6 million to improve maternal health

The CVS Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CVS Health, has awarded $6.6 million in grants to remove barriers to maternal health services and expand the doula workforce. It isĀ focusing its awards on three main entities: Massachusetts General Ho…

HCA sends notice to patients informing them of data breach

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare has sent letters to certain patients affected by a data security incident that took place on or around July 5, and continues to mail out notification letters on a “rolling basis,” according to states of residence.

Cleveland Clinic doubling nurse scholars through $12M donation

In a bid to bolster the healthcare workforce and promote diversity, Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double its number of nurse scholars, beginning this fall.
All programs within the ASPIRE ini…

Blues plan joins 12 health systems to address racial inequality in Philadelphia

In an effort to target 15 medical tests that may prevent racial and ethnic minorities from receiving needed care, Independence Blue Cross is partnering with 12 major health systems in the Philadelphia area to remove race adjustments from the tests.

Medicare Advantage enrollees struggle to comprehend their plans

While 71% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are generally happy with their health plan, many are confused by the features of their plan and feel they’re either being overbilled or are struggling with prior authorization practices, according to a new surv…