Category: Healthcare Finance News

This data confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, particularly racial and ethnic minorities.

There were close to 1,300 equity investments in healthcare companies during Q2, with tech startups drawing much of the capital.

The rankings were determined in part by rating hospitals in 10 different procedures and conditions.

Among other provisions, the bill extends the 5% advanced APM bonus for an additional six years and modifies thresholds to achieve the bonus. 

The order reinstates a previously withdrawn rule mandating PBMs to give the rebate savings to consumers, rather than health plans.

Chatbots can either enhance the value of patient communications or cause confusion or even harm.

Industry groups said the funds are necessary to ensure that hospitals can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic.

Qualifying members will be able to identify if they have colon cancer at home and get tailored diabetes management assistance.

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

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.