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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 is 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…
Medicare Advantage insurers to collect $12.8 billion in federal bonus payments
Federal spending on bonus payments to insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023, according to
Senators press Treasury, IRS on nonprofit hospitals’ tax exemptions
Four U.S. senators, led by Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), have penned letters to the IRS and Treasury Department asking for more detail on nonprofit hospitals’ charity care and community investments, saying they’…
Optum teams with Capella University on nurse practitioner educational program
Optum has partnered with accredited online university Capella University on a new educational program designed to address the growing need for skilled, advanced practice nurses.
Optum, the health services arm of UnitedHealth Group, plans on pairing its…
Physicians finding ways to earn secondary income
In 2022, 34% of physicians earned income from a source outside their practice, the highest percentage since statistics started being tracked in 2017, indicating a rising trend of medical professionals pursuing extracurricular moneymaking opportunities.
