These developments may decrease the likelihood that future pandemics will match COVID-19’s disruption to the U.S. healthcare system.
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Humana joins with IBM Watson Health on AI tool
Humana is also working with CMS on a demonstration program for a hospice benefit for MA members.
Department of Justice tells Supreme Court it supports Affordable Care Act
Under the Biden Administration, the DOJ says the ACA can stand even though there is no longer a tax penalty for not having health insurance
Northwell Health sues property insurers for denial to pay losses suffered due to COVID-19
Northwell says it provided documentation to the insurers of hundreds of millions of dollars of covered costs and losses.
RWJBarnabas furthers partnership with Rutgers University by joining clinical practices
RWJBarnabas has begun a number of partnerships in recent months, including with Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
A more active role for consumers will decelerate health spending over the next two decades
New data-driven business models will create what Deloitte calls a "well-being dividend," shaving billions off projected health spend.
Hospital, insurer and employer groups band together in bid to achieve universal coverage
The groups said that Americans "deserve a stable healthcare market that provides access to high-quality care and affordable coverage for all."
Report shows ‘vast improvement’ in state telehealth reimbursement policies
The report by Foley & Lardner found that 43 states and D.C. have implemented a version of a state telehealth commercial payer law – although payment parity policies lag behind.
Five injured in shooting at healthcare clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
The shooter was most likely targeting the facility or someone at the facility, says Buffalo police chief.
Pharmacy sales drive Walgreens’ Q1 financials up 5%
2020 was rough, but based on FY 2021 Q1 earnings report figures, prospects for the coming year seem much better.
