Many Pfizer/BioNtech sites are in diverse communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Humana invests $100M into Heal’s house call and telehealth platform
The strategic investment will help Heal expand its services into Chicago, Charlotte, Houston and other new regions.
CMS releases data showing COVID-19’s impact on Medicare population
This data confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, particularly racial and ethnic minorities.
Healthcare investment reached $18 billion in Q2, setting new record
There were close to 1,300 equity investments in healthcare companies during Q2, with tech startups drawing much of the capital.
Mayo Clinic tops Best Hospitals list released by U.S. News & World report
The rankings were determined in part by rating hospitals in 10 different procedures and conditions.
Providers support Value in Health Care Act that amends MACRA payment model
Among other provisions, the bill extends the 5% advanced APM bonus for an additional six years and modifies thresholds to achieve the bonus.
President Trump signs four executive orders to reduce drug prices, receives stakeholder criticism
The order reinstates a previously withdrawn rule mandating PBMs to give the rebate savings to consumers, rather than health plans.
Proper implementation of chatbots in healthcare requires diligence
Chatbots can either enhance the value of patient communications or cause confusion or even harm.
Doctors and hospitals are asking for $100 billion in next COVID-19 relief bill
Industry groups said the funds are necessary to ensure that hospitals can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic.
Humana to send more than 1M at-home screening tests to members
Qualifying members will be able to identify if they have colon cancer at home and get tailored diabetes management assistance.
