Report: How MA Plan Design Affects Utilization, Health Equity
A new study found that enrollees with zero-premium MA plans are three times as likely to be non-White compared to other MA enrollees and traditional Medicare enrollees.
Heali Contracts With California Medicaid, Unveils Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool
Heali's new Medical Nutrition Therapy tool offers patients and providers access to a library of evidence-based dietary recommendations.
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.
Insurer Advocacy Orgs Slam Final MA, Part D Rate Announcement
America’s Health Insurance Plans, the Better Medicare Alliance and the Association for Community Affiliated Plans all came out against CMS’ final 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D rate announcement.
Healthcare Docket: The Telehealth Boom is Inciting Action by Lawmakers and Fraudsters Alike
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic pushed telehealth to the forefront of American healthcare modalities, the genie has emerged from the lamp to quite a mixed crowd of cheerleaders and cheaters.
Health Execs Applaud Biden’s Final Rule on ‘Junk’ Health Insurance
The American Medical Association, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans and several other organizations came out in support of the Biden administration's new rule on short-term health plans. The rule limits the plans to shorter time periods and requires them to be clearer about what they do and do not cover.
4 Funding Announcements Made By Payer/Employer Health Tech Startups in March
Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds in the payer/employer space that were announced this month.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Insurer “Delay and Deny” Practices Continue to Threaten Patients’ Timely Access to Gastrointestinal Care – It’s Time for Reform
Insurers should immediately end their overreach into medical decision-making and work with medical providers and their patients to ensure timely care for all.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
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.
MedCity Moves Podcast: Recent Hires, Layoffs & an Interview with Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI
In this month’s episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams discussed some executive hires, promotions and departures that recently occurred in the healthcare world, as well as layoffs affecting the industry. We also hear from Brian Anderson, who recently became CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI).
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
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.
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.
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.