Category: Healthcare Finance News

Anthem, MassChallenge HealthTech to collaborate on accelerator launch

The model is reportedly designed for collaboration and hopes to tackle challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to population health.

Anthem, MassChallenge HealthTech to collaborate on accelerator launch

The model is reportedly designed for collaboration and hopes to tackle challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to population health.

AARP files brief to HHS appeal of big pharma ruling

The rule does not have the "vast economic and political significance" put forward by the district court as it would cost drug makers only a fraction of what they pay for TV ads, HHS says in appeal.

Aledade touts cost saving successes of its ACOs

The company, founded by former National Coordinator for Health IT Dr. Farzad Mostashari, says advanced analytics are helping its accountable care organizations drive big efficiencies.

Expanding Medicaid means chronic health problems get found and health improves, study finds

Those in Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program reported not only better physical health, but better mental health outcomes as well.

Affordable Care Act plans will be able to offer wellness incentives under CMS pilot

Insurers can offer premium discounts or other incentives to engage in healthy activities, but questions remain as to whether wellness programs work.

Telehealth visits get wary welcome from older adults, poll finds

Focusing on certain types of telehealth visits might allow older adults to get comfortable with the concept, the analysis found.

Employee annual premiums rise to $20,000 for family health coverage

The 5% increase in employer-sponsored insurance is coming at a time when 2020 premiums in the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Advantage markets are at their lowest levels.

Employee annual premiums rise to $20,000 for family health coverage

The 5% increase in employer-sponsored insurance is coming at a time when 2020 premiums in the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Advantage markets are at their lowest levels.

Hospitals object to posting negotiated rates and other payment rules

CMS is proposing that hospitals make public their payer-specific negotiated charges for a limited set of ‘shoppable’ services,’ or face civil monetary penalties, in a rule to go into effect on January 1, 2020.