As President Donald Trump begins his new term, a new KFF tracking poll finds that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed favorably by large majorities of the public, including majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents.
Category: Health Insurance
Innovaccer embraces AI with Humbi AI acquisition
Healthcare artificial intelligence company Innovaccer has signaled its intent to acquire software, services and analytics company Humbi AI for an undisclosed amount.
This marks Innovaccer’s third acquisition, following Cured and Pharmacy Quality Soluti…
Tim Noel appointed new CEO of UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealth Group has named Tim Noel the newest chief executive officer of its insurance business, UnitedHealthcare, with Noel filling the vacancy left by former CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in New York City in December.
Tim Noel appointed new CEO of UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealth Group has named Tim Noel the newest chief executive officer of its insurance business, UnitedHealthcare, with Noel filling the vacancy left by former CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in New York City in December.
Cleveland Clinic announces 114 layoffs due to financial challenges
Cleveland Clinic has announced the layoff of 114 nonclinical employees due to financial challenges.
“We made the difficult decision to reduce the number of administrative management positions across our organization,” a company spokesperson said. ”
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How the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan transforms health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Brian Whorley, a health care executive, dives into the groundbreaking Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP), exploring its potential to revolutionize medication adhere…
Confirmation hearings planned for RFK Jr. next week
Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head Health and Human Services, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
Confirmation hearings planned for RFK Jr. next week
Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to head Health and Human Services, will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
Credit downgrades outpaced upgrades for nonprofit hospitals
Once again, more nonprofit hospitals experienced credit downgrades than upgrades in 2024, though the difference between the two is not as great as it has been in previous years, according to a new analysis.
University of California Health saving $15 million through pooled surgery data
The five medical centers overseen by the University of California have collected more than a decade’s worth of surgical data, allowing it to streamline care and improve financial margins, saving $15 million so far in a collective known as the Universit…
