Proposed rule on removing such mandates as "re-approval" is expected to save healthcare facilities $1.12 billion per year.
Category: Health Insurance
Cigna, Express Scripts merger gets official stamp of approval from Department of Justice
Stockholders for both companies greenlighted the merger in late August, and the final approval has been highly anticipated.
University Hospitals scores $200,000 award to broaden implementation of new technology to combat opioid abuse
UH Care Continues tool uses a logistics technology platform to support patients in transitioning out of the hospital, identifying at-risk patients and facilitating appropriate solutions.
Waystar to acquire Connance, expanding its revenue cycle and predictive analytics technologies
After absorbing Connance, the new Waystar will provide advanced workflow and predictive analytics solutions to health systems and hospitals.
Facebook founder will reportedly add $13 billion to fund the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Projects include the Human Cell Atlas and Biohub, with the goal of curing all diseases.
Florence hospital roundup: How are affected hospitals recovering after impact
Many are operational or almost operational again, some services are still out and systems are managing a slew of canceled procedures, treating evacuated patients.
Undocumented immigrants least likely to see a doctor, and disparities are getting worse
Due to the current political climate in the U.S., the report’s authors are concerned that the disparities will only continue to get worse.
New Medicare Advantage Tool To Lower Drug Prices Puts Crimp In Patients’ Choices
Federal officials are allowing the private insurance plans to use “step therapy” for drugs administered by doctors. In step therapy, patients must first use cheaper drugs to see if they work before receiving more expensive options.
Geisinger, Intermountain, Johns Hopkins among healthcare orgs to join diagnostic accuracy coalition
Led by Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, project seeks to improve accuracy, quality of medical diagnoses to thwart patient harm.
Battle for Our Babies offers IT challenge to combat infant mortality
The winning technology developer will receive $10,000 to create a digital solution to connect community health workers, payers and providers.
