Insurers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to review medical records, optimize care for people with chronic conditions, identify at-risk patients, set premium prices and more.
Category: Healthcare Finance News
Quorum Health’s net losses climb as company plans to sell at least 5 more hospitals
Quorum ended the first nine months of 2018 with a net loss of $179.5 million, compared to an $87.4 million net loss in the same period last year.
Humana rides high in third quarter on Medicare Advantage revenue and membership growth
Other insurers, such as Cigna and Anthem, also reported gains in their MA businesses during the third quarter.
Healthcare providers concerned, unsure how to address CMS price transparency final rule
There is growing concern about how much value the rule really provides for patients and the potential perception problem it creates for hospitals.
Opioid abuse treatment buprenorphine integrated into New York City Health + Hospitals primary care clinics
NYC H+H emergency departments are also implementing new treating procedures for opioid abuse patients called Emergency Department Addiction Teams.
Why branding in healthcare is more important than ever, and how to connect with consumers
A simple message, buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and respect for the consumer are all components of a successful brand strategy.
Health and Human Services issues rule to deny contraception coverage based on religious, moral grounds
The law leaves in place government programs that provide free or subsidized contraceptive coverage to low income women.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump’s request
Sessions gave the opinion in a Texas lawsuit against the Affordable Care that he would not defend the constitutionality of the ACA.
Medicaid expansion gains passage in three states
Utah, Idaho and Nebraska passed petitioned ballot measures to allow additional individuals to be covered under Medicaid.
Hospitals: Take these four steps now and you could significantly decrease maternal mortality
The four actionable areas described by the authors can be applied and modified for virtually any hospital.
