Nonprofit CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), among the largest healthcare companies in the mid-Atlantic region, has made a grant investment of $1.76 million to combat the diabetes epidemic, the organization said this week.
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Healthcare groups want advance notice on the end of PHE and Medicaid provisions
Payer groups are asking Congress for a 90-day notice prior to the end of the public health emergency because of what it means for current Medicaid enrollees who could lose coverage.
Health spending grew 3.4% in 2021, Altarum report finds
Including federal government support, national health spending grew by 3.4% in 2021, according to new data released by Altarum.
This growth in spending, the analysis found, reflected the fact that support from the federal government was strong in 2020,…
New York delays enforcement of healthcare worker booster mandate
While mandated booster shots for healthcare workers in New York will technically remain in effect, the state will not begin enforcing the mandate today as planned, citing the need for more time for workers to comply.
A statement from the New York State…
DOJ has until February 27 to block Change and UnitedHealth merger
The Department of Justice has until Saturday, February 27 to block the merger between UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on February 17.
Oracle debuts tool to help healthcare organizations manage supplier relationships
To help healthcare organizations address the challenges of managing supplier relationships – which encompass group purchasing organizations, managed care organizations and others – Oracle has debuted Supplier Rebate Management, a new solution within Or…
Hospitals charge double for specialty drugs compared to pharmacies, AHIP finds
On average, hospitals charge twice the price for certain drugs when compared to specialty pharmacies, demanding approaches that shield patients, families and employers from high drug costs, according to a new study released by AHIP.
The study focused o…
Rhode Island AG denies merger between Lifespan and Care New England
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has denied the proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England.
In addition, Rhode Island will join the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block the transaction, the AG’s office said.
Optum launches Specialty Fusion in bid to simplify care, lower costs
Optum has announced the launch of a specialty medication management solution called Specialty Fusion, the goal of which is to simplify care for patients with complex conditions and lower the cost of expensive specialty drugs.
With specialty drug costs …
Healthcare messaging benefits from the power of good storytelling
Never underestimate the power of good storytelling.
That’s a philosophy championed by Sara Serriterlla, science communications lecturer and director of ITM communications at the University of Chicago. She said the same elements that can be found in a b…
