Suboptimal diet costs about $300 per person, accounting for 18% of all heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes costs in the country.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
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
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
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.
Three drug bills attempt to cap costs
The Senate Finance Committee’s bill would cancel planned cuts to Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payments for 2020 and 2021.
RWJBarnabas Health, Saint Peter’s Healthcare take first step toward potential partnership
The structure of the relationship has yet to be decided, but will be determined following a due diligence process.
Humana set to acquire Enclara Healthcare, extend comprehensive care strategy
Among Humana’s goals are to cover the pharmacy-related needs linked to hospice care, and simplify the mail order pharmacy experience.
