The collaboration results in a value-based primary care provider that serves more than 170,000 patients in 18 states.
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Healthcare stocks remain strong after a solid 2018, Reuters says
Investors are more comfortable with healthcare than other sectors because it’s less susceptible to fluctuating economic cycles.
Decision support can guide clinicians to prescribe lower cost alternatives
Minor differences in co-payments sometimes mask exponential differences between similar generic formulations.
Healthcare executives should invest in value-based care technologies now, Deloitte says
The consultancy advises hospital executives to ramp up technology initiatives to support new payment models now
Patient-directed Utah Health Information Network increases engagement and care management
By empowering patients with a single access point to all their data, the exchange also benefits providers and payers.
ZappRx and Bayer partner to improve access to specialty medications
Providers get a reduced wait time in the prior authorization process, which is usually a manual and paper-based.
How capital for hospital renovations can be freed by unloading medical office buildings, other real estate
Many hospitals and health systems are reluctant to relinquish control of medical office buildings, but doing so can free up much-needed capital.
Humana, Tenet Healthcare reach new deal restoring in-network access
Tenet’s CEO said the exclusion of Humana patients had an adverse effect on the system, with adjusted patient admissions dropping when Humana patients were excluded.
CVS Caremark, Walmart clash over reimbursement rates
The retailer is terminating its deal with its PBM, putting commercial and managed Medicaid beneficiaries out-of-network.
Seniors more likely to switch Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, survey shows
Low out-of-pocket costs, prescription drug coverage and in-network access to providers were some of the factors.
