An interventionist approach from the government may not work as intended; market competition and systemic reform will be paramount.
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Humana, Validic partnership to focus on accessibility of health incentive programs
The collaboration is meant to spur more engagement in the Go360 program by allowing a broad range of wearables and connected devices.
Fewer than half of US clinical trials have complied with the law on reporting results despite new regulations
Trials with non-industry sponsors are far more likely to breach the rules than trials sponsored by industry.
Comparing cancer costs challenging despite new price transparency rules
The lack of common terminology, unbundled cost reporting and listing of non-negotiated rates limits the information’s value.
Supreme Court declines to fast-track Affordable Care Act review
The Justices denied a motion by Democratic-led states and supported by insurers and hospitals to review an appeals court decision this term.
MedPAC suggests making Medicare Advantage bonuses budget neutral
UnitedHealthcare reported its strongest enrollment ever for Medicare Advantage plans in 2020.
340B found to have minimal effect on pricing, countering notion that it’s a driver of healthcare spending
Spending on cancer drugs was 2 to 5% higher than that of non-participants, and 1 to 7% higher than physician offices — a modest effect on consumers.
Mergers slowed in 2018 as hospitals turn to deals more strategic than financial in nature
Organizations continuing their M&A approach will be those implementing a continuum of care strategy and establishing acute sites of care, according to Ponder study.
Chief Data Officer Mona Siddiqui to depart HHS
As she leaves the agency after three years, Siddiqui touts data-driven accomplishments such as AI, data privacy, opioid response and work with states on social determinants of health.
Kate Goodrich, CMO for CMS, is leaving job for Humana
Among her duties at CMS, Goodrich has been responsible for the value-based incentives programs and developing collaborations with other stakeholders.
