For the first time in the 16-year history of the Milliman Medical Index, healthcare costs for a family of four have actually decreased, with the numbers dipping primarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual MMI report found.
The MMI, published…
There was no direct link between low-value care exposure and favorable patient ratings.
Large online platforms have pledged to provide their workforces with information on affordable coverage.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed to delay a rule requiring drugmakers to report their multiple best prices, including discounts offered to consumers, under Medicaid’s drug rebate program.
Congressional Democrats have issued a request for information on a potential bill that would create a public option for health coverage, prompting pushback from hospital groups who have concerns about the move.
Providers and others applaud Brooks-LaSure’s work on the ACA and her advocacy on health equity issues and for the underserved.
Optum will provide revenue cycle management, data and analytics capabilities in a revamp of Bassett’s operations.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is earmarking $4.8 billion from the American Rescue Plan to support the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program, HHS announced this week.
Two years ago, Intermountain started a venture fund to invest in companies that met its mission.
Newly launched ConnectedCare365 offers remote patient monitoring, AI and data analysis tools.
