UnitedHealthcare Launches Resource To Help Members Access Health Programs
UnitedHealthcare recently launched UHC Hub, which helps self-funded employers manage multiple health solutions and employees gain access to these solutions.
Is Care Navigation the Answer to a Messy U.S. Health System?
It makes sense that when care navigation prioritizes the patient and better links them to care by reducing barriers and smoothing out the road to seeing a provider, the patient experiences better outcomes. Better outcomes also translates to fewer hospital readmissions, saving money for both patients and their employers.
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.
Transcarent Partners With 10 Health Systems To Launch Provider Network
Transcarent announced a new provider network, which seeks to help its employer customers provide their staff with access to high-quality, affordable care. The network includes 10 health systems — including Mount Sinai, Mass General Brigham and Intermountain Health.
Two Chairs Unveils Group Therapy, Care Navigation Offerings
Mental health company Two Chairs launched two new solutions Tuesday: group therapy and care navigation. The offerings will help improve access to mental health care and lead to better clinical outcomes, said Alex Katz, CEO and founder of the company
Virgin Pulse Expands Partnership with Headspace
Through an expanded partnership, Virgin Pulse’s clients who use the Homebase for Health platform can now access Headspace’s full suite of services. This includes an on-demand employee assistance program, clinical support and self-guided tools.
Quantum Health Teams Up with Progyny for Family Building Benefits Offering
Progyny is now a “preferred partner” on Quantum’s Comprehensive Care Solutions platform, which is a group of benefits solutions that Quantum’s more than 500 employer clients can choose to work with.
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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.
Expanded HealthJoy, Teladoc Partnership Brings Virtual Primary Care Offering to Employers
Through an expanded partnership with Teladoc, HealthJoy is providing access to virtual primary care services for the first time. The company already offers employers services for areas including mental health, nutrition and musculoskeletal therapy.
The Healthcare System Isn’t a System, Health Exec Says
Patients are struggling to find the right care, and that's because the healthcare system is fragmented, according to Andrea Walsh, president and CEO of HealthPartners, an integrated healthcare provider and insurance company. Walsh made these comments Wednesday at the HIMSS 2023 conference in Chicago.
Ada Health Deploys Its Symptom Assessment & Care Navigation Tech Across Jefferson Health
Ada Health recently announced that Jefferson Health is deploying its technology across its entire enterprise as part of a digital front door initiative. The Berlin-based company’s AI-powered symptom assessment and care navigation tools helps health systems achieve a robust digital front door, which means staff members don’t have to spend as much time triaging patients or helping them navigate the process of finding care.
Papa Expands Care Navigation Platform After Limited Rollout
Papa's Social Care Navigation offering provides users with a team of social care navigators, including social workers, registered nurses, case managers and dieticians. This team can help with social issues the patient may be experiencing, including housing, paying for groceries and overdue health screenings. After only offering the program to a select group of health plan clients last year, Social Care Navigation is now available to all of Papa's payer customers.
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.
Point32Health Taps Included Health for LGBTQ+ Care
Point32Health will now be able offer members access to LGBTQ+ Health, Included Health’s navigation and advocacy program for LGBTQ+ members. These members will have access to a care team led by LGBTQ+ care coordinators, who can help them find in-network, gender-affirming providers. They can also be connected to support groups and receive education on medical and legal issues.
New Quantum Health Solution Aims To Provide Employers More Flexibility
The new solution is called Quantum Health Access, which offers healthcare benefits navigation, provider search, claims assistance, point solution referral and member engagement communications.
Memora Health brings in $40M to grow its platform, expand partnerships
Transformation Capital led the funding round with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Frist Cressey Ventures, Edward Elmhurst Health, AlleyCorp. The new financing enables Memora to meet commercial demand , drive new partnerships and further improve the care delivery experience, said CEO Manav Sevak.
Ada Health pulls in another $30M to expand in the U.S., internationally
Ada Health closed its Series B round after a $30 million extension round. International investors Farallon Capital, Red River West and Bertelsmann Investments provided the additional funds. This follows an initial Series B raise of $90 million last May, which was led by Bayer's investment arm.
Why Transcarent is sending self-insured companies to Walmart’s health services
Transcarent, which is works with companies to steer their employees toward higher-quality, lower-cost care, struck a partnership with Walmart. It will offer Walmart’s health services, including its prescription prices, to self-insured companies.