The Biden administration moved to fund an additional 1,000 physician residency slots over the next five years to “address access to care, workforce shortages in high-need areas.”
Category: Enterprise Tech
UnitedHealth’s Optum Extends Deadline On $13B Merge Healthcare Data Firm Deal To April 2022
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum business is extending its deadline until into April of next year for the completion of its $13 billion acquisition of the software and data analytics firm Change Healthcare.
Centene’s Neidorff To Step Down As CEO In Deal With Activist Investor
Centene chief executive Michael Neidorff will retire next year and a new board will be created to oversee the health insurer in a deal with Politan Capital Management.
Tight Labor Market Means Lower Health Costs For Workers
A drop in employee healthcare costs came in the form of lower deductibles and co-payments this year thanks to the tight labor market.
Centene May Sell Its International Business As Health Insurer Expands In The U.S.
Health insurer Centene said it was examining its “non-core assets” as part of an effort to streamline its operations and expand into new U.S. markets.
City Of Hope To Buy Cancer Treatment Centers Of America For $390 Million In National Expansion Move
In a move to expand nationally, City of Hope is purchasing Cancer Treatment Centers of America for $390 million.
The 5 Biggest Biotech Trends In 2022
Biotech is evolving rapidly and is becoming one of today’s most important technology areas. In 2022, we will see many new developments and advances. Here are some of the trends that will reshape the Biotech space over the next year.
Obamacare Premiums Are Falling
Premiums for individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act dropped 3% on average across the U.S. yet again for the most popular plans offered for the 2022 coverage year.
Uber CEO: We’re Bringing ‘Everything On Demand’ To Healthcare
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the ride share giant is quickly bringing its “everything on demand” strategy to healthcare.
UnitedHealth CEO Witty: More Collaboration With Optum Ahead
Look for more collaboration between UnitedHealth Group’s health insurance business and Optum, CEO Andrew Witty said Thursday at the 2021 Forbes Healthcare Summit.
