Cancer rates are climbing among younger Americans, and healthcare leaders are calling for earlier screenings, more convenient testing options and expanded health plan coverage to help catch cases before they’re fatal. From at-home tests to multi-cancer detection tools, stakeholders across the industry are working to boost access to early detection.
December saw a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, companies like Humana and Mayo Clinic hired new C-suite leaders, organizations including Atlantic Health System and Amwell are saying goodbye to key executives, and firms like CVS Health and Optum announced rounds of job cuts.
CEO and neuroscientist Dr. Iftach Dolev on how the new device can bring a powerful tool to psychiatrists and neurologists alike.
Atlantic Health System announced that it is adopting FeelBetter’s technology for polypharmacy patient management. The health system is now using the startup’s personalized medication management platform across its three ACOs.
Brian Gragnolati, CEO of Atlantic Health System, said that "there's a war going on between providers and payers right now." In his view, payers “are doing everything they can” not to pay providers for the care they deliver. He said insurers have greatly increased their rate of denials and are extremely reluctant to take on risk in value-based contracts.
NeuroFlow — a company that provides behavioral health integration software — struck a new partnership with Atlantic Health System, which will be using the company's technology across 16 ACO sites. The health system's goals for the partnership are to expand access to behavioral health professionals, alleviate administrative burden among primary care practices and improve performance in its ACO’s value-based contracts.
Members of the Partners in Innovation, Education, and Research consortium include Atlantic Health System, Drexel University, Einstein Healthcare Network, Geisinger including AtlantiCare, Main Line Health, and Thomas Jefferson University.
In an interview, Munich Re Specialty Senior Vice President Jim Craig talked about the risk that accompanies innovation and the important role that insurers play.
Employees may welcome them as a way to finally address some long procrastinated health goals, but they may also regard them as paternalistic and some unease about how closely their company is watching them