Category: Healthcare Finance News

ACOs need a balance of PCPs and specialists to best reduce healthcare costs, study finds

A balance between primary care providers and specialists showed results, particularly among high-risk patients with chronic conditions.

CMS proposes new approach to monitoring protections for Medicaid beneficiaries

Current rule makes no sense as it applies only to fee-for-service and most Medicaid beneficiaries are now served through managed care, stakeholders tell CMS.

Clover Health’s new subsidiary will rely on members, machine learning to fuel drug development

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Dubbed Clover Therapeutics, the unit’s first project will be a partnership with Genentech targeting ocular diseases among senior populations.

Aspirus buying Divine Savior in move that creates $1.4 billion health system

The nonprofit Aspirus will expand its network, which now includes almost 60 clinics, as the deal looks to close by the end of this year.

FCC advances, seeks public comment on $100M rural telehealth pilot

The program would provide an 85% discount on telehealth connectivity expenses for health organizations serving rural communities.

Finding unconventional sources of capital in the face of revenue pressures

There are a number of strategies health systems can employ to maximize their already-existing assets, from property to data.

President Trump executive order, new payment models, target kidney disease

CMS said it would encourage development of wearable or implantable artificial kidneys through cooperation between developers and the FDA.

Most healthcare C-suite executives say improving the consumer experience is a top priority for 2019

Most respondents said they want to prioritize the consumer experience, especially those in highly competitive markets.

Precision healthcare startup GNS lands $23M from Cigna Ventures

Amgen Ventures, Celegene, Echo Health Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments and Gary Loveman also participated.

Precision healthcare startup GNS lands $23M from Cigna Ventures

Amgen Ventures, Celegene, Echo Health Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments and Gary Loveman also participated.