Category: Healthcare Finance News

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The order reinstates a previously withdrawn rule mandating PBMs to give the rebate savings to consumers, rather than health plans.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.

Pandemic threatening high-yield healthcare liquidity

A number of high-yield healthcare issuers have defaulted since the start of the crisis, and near-term credit risk remains elevated.

CMS reports a slight increase in effectuated enrollment for early 2020

It found that the number of consumers who enrolled, paid and had coverage increased by about 1% from 10.6 million the same time last year.