Category: Health Insurance

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.

Biden Calling ACA ‘Breakthrough’ For Mental Health Parity Highlights Gaps

Did the Affordable Care Act create equal coverage of mental and physical health? Seems true on paper but not always in practice.

Biden Calling ACA ‘Breakthrough’ For Mental Health Parity Highlights Gaps

Did the Affordable Care Act create equal coverage of mental and physical health? Seems true on paper but not always in practice.

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.

Medicare Going In ‘Right Direction’ On Opioid Epidemic

A new report by the inspector general for HHS shows prescriptions to treat opioid addiction are way up in recent years, while prescriptions for the painkillers have fallen.

How To Get A Cheaper Prescription Before Leaving The Doctor’s Office

A pricing tool embedded in their electronic health record and prescribing system lets doctors see how much patients will pay out-of-pocket based on their insurance and the pharmacy. But doctors have been slow to adopt the technology, which has limitations.

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.