EY: 65% of Healthcare Organizations Have Seen a Positive Return on Health Equity Efforts
A new report from Ernst & Young revealed that healthcare organizations are seeing financial benefits and improved outcomes from their health equity strategies.
1 Year Later: How Has the Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Gone?
One year after the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision ended, 19.2 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid, according to KFF. This is higher than many expected, and experts have mixed reviews on how they think this process has gone.
A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma
A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.
FOLX Health, Crisis Text Line Partner To Support LGBTQIA+ Community
Through a new partnership, FOLX members can gain access to crisis counselors through Crisis Text Line in addition to their support from the FOLX Health care team.
Health Exec: Food-as-Medicine Will Change How Healthcare Is Delivered With or Without GLP-1s
During a panel discussion on GLP-1s at the Abarca Forward conference, one health executive stressed the importance of a food-as-medicine approach.
MedCity FemFwd: Inside the EveryBODY Covered Campaign Aiming To Improve Obesity Care Coverage
In this episode, we’re joined by Millicent Gorham, CEO of the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP). AWHP recently launched the EveryBODY Covered campaign, which is advocating for comprehensive coverage of obesity care. Gorham discusses the current state of obesity treatment for women and her goals for the campaign.
Menopause Brain Fog or Dementia? Midi Health, Neurotrack Team Up To Offer Screening
Many women going through menopause suffer brain fog, but some may be worried about a more serious cognitive condition like dementia. Because of this, Midi Health and Neurotrack partnered to offer a cognitive assessment to patients.
Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience
This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision-making by operationalizing elevated awareness.
Report: Digital Diabetes Management Tools Fall Short
A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute analyzed eight digital diabetes management tools. It found that the tools don't provide meaningful clinical benefits and increase healthcare spending.
Humana, DUOS Team Up To Support Veteran Seniors
Humana and DUOS have partnered to launch a new program that supports Humana's Louisiana veteran seniors with a chronic condition. These veterans will be connected to DUOS, which can address their health-related social needs.
Capital Rx, Prime Therapeutics Form Strategic Alliance
Through a new strategic alliance, Prime Therapeutics will be the only PBM — aside from Capital Rx — to use Capital Rx’s JUDI platform.
What Are the Challenges Facing the Pharmacy Industry Right Now?
The regulatory environment and workforce shortages are plaguing the pharmacy industry, one Walgreens exec shared at the Abarca Forward conference on Tuesday.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Health Execs Applaud Biden’s Executive Order on Women’s Health
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that aims to improve women's health research, among other things. Several women's health executives came out in support.
Milu Health Raises $4.8M for AI-Driven Health Savings Platform
Milu Health's $4.8 million seed round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health and included participation from BoxGroup, PagsGroup and 81 Collection.
Should the DOJ Break Up UnitedHealth Group?
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly recently launched an antitrust investigation of UnitedHealth Group, which begs the question of whether the healthcare giant should be broken up. Experts have varying opinions.
Solera Health, Aon Join Forces to Simplify Employee Healthcare
Solera Health and Aon are collaborating to help employers manage point solution fatigue, engage members and measure ROI.
HiLabs Secures $39M for AI-Powered Data Management Solutions
HiLabs' Series B funding round was led by Denali Growth Partners and Eight Roads Ventures and included participation from F-Prime Capital. In total, HiLabs has raised about $41 million.