President Donald Trump’s latest executive order aims to strengthen enforcement for CMS’ price transparency requirements. Some experts think greater price transparency could reduce healthcare costs by fostering more competition, while others are concerned about the potential effects on hospital-payer negotiations, as well as the practicality of enforcing these requirements.
February has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, health tech companies like Cadence and Bamboo Health hired new C-suite leaders, and providers like Mass General Brigham and Corewell Health announced rounds of job cuts.
Balancing healthcare benefits and insurance costs requires research. From becoming a Difference Card member to offering wellness resources, there are many ways to improve healthcare at low cost.
A conversation with David Bardan, the general manager of the healthcare business at Clear, shows how the company is bringing its expertise to counter cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry.
This week, UnitedHealth Group faced two new investigations from federal lawmakers. The first was a senator’s probe into its Medicare Advantage billing practices, and the second was a Congressman's investigation into a decline in care quality at Optum-owned clinics in New York.
Some Humana members can now access Thyme Care's cancer care services, which include 24/7 virtual care navigation.
Medicare Part D spending on 10 diabetes drugs increased 364% between 2019 and 2023.
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The contract negotiation process between providers and payers is now more complex than ever, according to Baptist Health CEO Michael Mayo. In an interview, he spoke about his health system’s recent protracted negotiation with Florida Blue — which required months of preparation, external consultants, and even a task force of board members.
Medicaid is probably the most innovative program in healthcare today. Its flexibility, adaptability, and focus on whole-person care have made it a leader in addressing the complex needs of vulnerable populations, and it offers useful examples of how to embrace true risk-based, value-based reimbursement.
It is time we realize that there is no single panacea for mental health; the need to break down barriers for working families and individuals in rural towns or underserved communities requires we move past a narrow definition of telehealth.
The distinction between value-based care and value-based payment isn't merely semantic — it represents a crucial fork in the road for healthcare delivery. As AI and other technologies become more prevalent in healthcare, we must ensure they're deployed in service of improving patient care rather than merely optimizing revenue.
Innovative sterilization cases and trays are instrumental in reducing infection risk in medical settings. Learn notable things about them and their makers.
For too long, the behavioral health industry has lacked the accountability mechanisms required to deliver on the high quality care that patients deserve. Provider organizations are proving day in, day out that when strong accountability becomes the standard, patients benefit, and the system as a whole grows stronger.
Future Family launched a nationwide IVF insurance product on Wednesday. If families don't achieve a live birth after two cycles of IVF, they can get their money back.
By working with Aetna, more than 90% of commercial lives in Massachusetts and Connecticut now have access to InStride Health’s services.
Highmark and Sword Health launched a new virtual pelvic health offering on Monday. The program connects members with a pelvic health specialist.
Tufts University, Kaiser Permanente and several other healthcare organizations recently launched the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. The network aims to develop, assess and share the best practices in the food-is-medicine space.