Category: Healthcare Finance News

Biden Administration invests $1.6 million in COVID-19 testingĀ 

K-8 schools and underserved settings, such as homeless shelters, will get $650 million to expand testing.

AMA removes bust of founder from public display over racist past

Founder Dr. Nathan Davis’ history of discriminatory practices has led to the removal of his likeness from the group’s Chicago headquarters.

Low-value healthcare drops only marginally despite effort to curb practices

The study suggests continued payment reforms and increasing computer-based decision-support tools.

California taps Blue Shield to oversee an equitable vaccine distribution plan

California and its Governor Gavin Newsom have received backlash for the state’s slower-than-expected vaccination distribution so far.
California and its Governor Gavin Newsom have received backlash for the state’s slower-than-expected vaccination distribution so far.

Fourth quarter COVID-19 costs catch up to insurers

Insurers posted profits, but are wary of the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Q1 of this year.

Aetna to reenter the Affordable Care Act market

The ACA business has improved and Aetna will sell individual coverage in 2022, CEO says.

AI can help make physicians’ lives easier

For AI to have impact, it must take a human centered approach, be easily integrated into physician workflows and be friendly to use.

Biden administration begins process to end Medicaid work requirements

CMS cited the economic and health impacts of the pandemic, which make it difficult for Medicaid recipients to fulfill the work requirements.

A new machine learning approach may find treatment options for COVID-19

The technology can locate drugs that activate certain genes common to those who suffer the worst coronavirus symptoms.

Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits grew in 36 out of 41 categories for 2021

The most widely offered benefits include vision, hearing, fitness and dental care.