The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nonprescription, “over-the-counter” naloxone nasal spray, Narcan.
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Mark Bertolini named new CEO of Oscar Health
Insurtech Oscar Health has named Mark Bertolini as its new chief executive officer, with Bertolini slated to officially take over the role on April 3.
Ohio AG files suit against Express Scripts and others over drug prices
In a lawsuit filed this week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accused pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics of using a little-known, Switzerland-based company to illegally drive up drug prices and ultimately push those higher…
Ninety four percent of physicians report care delays due to prior authorization, AMA says
Ninety four percent of physicians report care delays associated with prior authorization, according to a recent survey released by the American Medical Association.
The survey underscores the urgent need for reform and regulation of prior authorization…
CVS and Signify’s $8 billion deal expected to close this week
CVS Health has announced that it expects to complete its $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health on or around March 29, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement.
The companie…
Bipartisan bill looks to have Medicare cover breakthrough medical devices
A new bipartisan bill, the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, has been introduced by lawmakers looking to require Medicare to cover new breakthrough medical devices for four years.
Hospital leaders say their organizations must improve the way they leverage data
Ninety-four percent of healthcare executives responsible for technology at their organizations said they plan to invest in software to proactively address two of healthcare’s top priorities, clinician burnout and a potential recession, according to hea…
UPMC for You partners to offer Medicaid redetermination coverage in laundromats
Ahead of Medicaid redeterminations on April 1, UPMC’s Medicaid managed care plan has announced a partnership with Fabric Health to provide on-site health support and social services access in certain laundromats.
Quantum computing comes to the Mayo Clinic; Maven Clinic nabs Naytal
Quantum computing is now a reality in healthcare. How did this come to be? Jeff Lagasse with Healthcare Finance News gets to the bottom of that and more in this week’s Top Stories.
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Consumers find success in medical bill disputes
Most consumers don’t negotiate or challenge the medical bills they receive, but if they do challenge a bill, about 78% in a new survey prevailed in getting the disputed charges reduced or removed.
AKASA, a developer of AI for healthcare operations, ask…
