What Does the FTC’s $7M Fine Against Cerebral Mean for the Industry?
This week, the FTC ordered Cerebral to pay a $7 million fine, accusing the company of mishandling users’ sensitive health data and misleading consumers about cancellation policies. Experts agree that other virtual healthcare providers need to work on their legal and compliance strategies in order to avoid a similar fate.
Eli Lilly Shows Obesity Drug Zepbound Can Treat Sleep Apnea Too
Eli Lilly drug tirzepatide, marketed as Zepbound for weight management, has results from two Phase 3 studies showing reductions in the breathing problems caused by obstructive sleep apnea. Lilly is now preparing regulatory submissions to add this indication to the drug’s label.
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Star Ratings and Member Experience: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The challenge? Maintaining high Star Ratings or improving upon existing ratings gets increasingly difficult over time.
AHIP, AMA, NAACOS Release Playbook for Value-Based Care
AHIP, the AMA and NAACOS released a playbook last week that provides the best practices for value-based care. It is based on experiences from physicians, value-based care entities and payers.