UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty has been playing defense over the backlash of consumer complaints against the health insurance industry and most recently, around The Wall Street Journal’s reporting on Medicare Advantage plans.
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Athenahealth leverages AI to power RCM offering
Athenahealth has announced updates to its revenue cycle management (RCM) platform that are designed to streamline administrative processes and reduce workloads for physician practices.
The enhancements include AI-powered tools integrated into the athen…
UnitedHealth Group, Amedisys extend $3.3 billion merger agreement
UnitedHealth Group and home health provider Amedisys have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline, according to a regularly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On December 26, each party agreed to waive its right to terminate th…
Commure acquires digital care navigator Memora Health
Healthcare technology company Commure has acquired digital care navigation platform Memora Health for an undisclosed amount, the company recently announced.
Healthcare execs more optimistic heading into the new year, survey finds
Most expect greater revenues and improved profitability, according to Deloitte data.
Trends 2025: AI in healthcare progressing despite reimbursement hurdles
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a major force in healthcare. The technology is developing at breakneck speed, and both payers and providers are examining the potential use cases, with one survey from November showing 73% of organizations pl…
Trends 2025: AI in healthcare progressing despite reimbursement hurdles
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a major force in healthcare. The technology is developing at breakneck speed, and both payers and providers are examining the potential use cases, with one survey from November showing 73% of organizations pl…
Trends 2025: Healthcare leaders are focusing on patient access, AI and Medicare Advantage
Healthcare organizations are setting their priorities for 2025, with 52.8% of hospital and health system leaders identifying patient access, throughput and capacity as their top focus.
5.6 million people affected by Ascension cyberattack
Ascension has submitted a report to federal regulators showing that about 5.6 million people were affected by a ransomware attack on the nonprofit health system in May.
Medicare enrollees to pay less for 64 additional drugs
Some Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 drugs available through Medicare Part B, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The drugs will have a lowered Part B coinsurance rate from January 1 through March 31 of next year; that’s b…
