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AHA decries site neutral payments in Lower Cost More Transparency Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a bill aimed at mandating greater hospital price transparency and which would curb pharmacy benefit manager spread pricing.
The bill passed the House by a v…
Cigna and Humana reportedly call off merger talks
Cigna and Humana have reportedly ended their talks to merge after failing to agree on a price, according to Reuters.
House bill would avert physician pay cut in Medicare
A bill introduced in the House would avert a pending 3.37% physician pay cut to Medicare payments, according to the American Medical Association.
CVS launches new Healthspire brand in integration of health services business
CVS Health has announced a new branded name for its health services segment.
CVS Healthspire includes Caremark, Cordavis, Oak Street Health, Signify Health and MinuteClinic. The groups within CVS Healthspire will continue to focus on integration across…
Many healthcare companies will have no option but to default in 2024, Moody’s says
Moody’s Investors Service expects an increase in healthcare borrowing defaults in 2024 versus 2023, as more ratings migrate toward the lower-end of the credit spectrum.
AMA: AI needs governance policies prior to adoption and physician input on the front-end
When American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld takes the stage in San Diego this month during the HIMSS’ AI in Healthcare Forum, he brings AMA principles for augmented intelligence development, deployment and use that were worked out a…
Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health announce joint venture
Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health have announced a venture to jointly own Lifepoint’s Highpoint Health System in Northern Middle Tennessee.
The hospitals and sites of care included in the joint venture will be co-branded with Ascension Saint …
UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage growth below expectations
UnitedHealthcare is setting 2024 Medicare Advantage enrollments below market forecasts.
UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the United States, set its 2024 MA enrollment predictions for less than 8.1 million next year, UnitedHealth Group sa…
St. Luke’s partners with TytoCare for virtual primary care at home
St. Luke’s Health System of Idaho and its health plan have partnered with TytoCare for virtual primary care at home.
TytoCare’s Home Smart Clinic devices and kits will be made available to St. Luke’s employees and St. Luke’s Health Plan members beginni…
Free COVID-19 tests being distributed to schools nationwide
The federal government is distributing free COVID-19 tests to schools nationwide, as part of an effort to keep students safe and schools open.
