Category: Healthcare Finance News

Senate repeals medical device excise tax in move applauded by med-tech manufacturers

Small and mid-sized companies were particularly affected by the tax since it was based on sales, not profits.

Extending Medicare Part D rebates to beneficiaries would save seniors $29 billion over 7 years

In contrast, taxpayers would face additional costs if manufacturer rebates were directly applied to insurers’ pharmacy prices.

Appeals court strikes down individual mandate, but not entire ACA

"California will move swiftly to challenge this decision," says California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Healthy diet could save $50 billion in healthcare costs

Suboptimal diet costs about $300 per person, accounting for 18% of all heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes costs in the country.

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang releases healthcare plan at odds with Democratic rivals

Yang’s proposal eschews Medicare For All in favor of a plan that focuses more on lowering costs and expanding coverage.

Tacking surprise billing could reduce healthcare spending by $40 billion

When physicians bill out of network it means possible unexpected medical bills, undercutting the functioning of healthcare markets.

Sutter Health | Aetna to offer house calls and virtual care

Insurers are increasingly getting into provider care as a way to reach members, integrate care, and lower costs.

Tech-enabled insurance startup Bright Health plans expansion with $635M Series D

Bright Health headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The latest round brings Bright Health’s fundraising total to more than $1 billion.

Uptake of population health analytics on the increase – but gaps remain

Doctor talking to patients
A new KLAS report explores how pop health platforms are being used specifically for care management, and shows how various vendors’ tools are able to support care managers’ work.

Nurses sleep less before a scheduled shift, hindering patient care and safety

Shift work takes a toll on circadian rhythms and can impair the performance of workers, data shows.