Aetna’s individual Part D plan business, which was sold to WellCare, was the only area of concern for a lessening of competition, the DOJ said.
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Analytics taking a front-and-center role in the transition to value-based care
Applying advanced analytics to patient datasets can help organizations adopt a comprehensive approach to deliver personalized medicine.
Is the primary care talent shortage decreasing American’s lifespan?
A potential byproduct of the ongoing physician burnout and shortages is a negative impact on the average lifespan, according to new research.
CVS Health launches HealthHub services within its pharmacies
The pilot program for expanded services and medical equipment is being tested at three locations in Houston.
Younger patients dissatisfied with healthcare’s status quo, more willing to try nontraditional services
The younger the patient, the more likely they are to opt for nontraditional healthcare treatment options, such as yoga and telehealth.
Providing follow-up care after heart attack helps reduce readmissions, reimbursement penalties
Nurse navigators in particular can be important tools for both patients seeking better care and providers seeking more consistent reimbursement.
Northwell Health, NYC Health + Hospitals open new $47.7 million joint lab to help hospitals focus on emergency testing, cut costs
The new lab brought additional jobs to the area. The lab is forecasted to save NYC Health + Hospitals more than $20 million annually, improve lab performance and efficiency.
New ambulance payment model will reimburse for on-site treatment, use of telehealth
The 5-year model is testing for treatment in place of and for emergency transport to an alternative destination, such as a 24-hour care clinic.
Information sharing, widespread collaboration on education, outcome vigilance can help curb the opioid crisis
Marcia Conrad-Miller of CGI said if payers, providers, pharma work together on oversight and create data store, progress could be made.
How poor provider communication can result in negative Yelp reviews
As consumers become more powerful in healthcare, online reviews have become a more prominent tool by which to gauge brand quality.
