Healthcare Startups are Running Out of Time
The deadline to apply for the INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest is January 24! In addition to a business profile, Pitch Perfect winners also receive a $20,000 branding advertising package from MedCity News.
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MedCity Pivot Podcast: Putting a Human Touch on Healthcare Navigation and Coordination
Heather Cox, President of Insights & Empowerment at Zelis, talked about the company's care coordination tools with MedCity News Reporter Katie Adams.
Understanding EGPA: The Role of Eosinophils and Advancements in Treatment Options
FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use, 30 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). FASENRA provides a treatment option for HCPs to consider when managing this challenging disease.
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What’s Keeping Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: How to Improve Patient Satisfaction by Handling Calls More Efficiently
Health systems have spent billions on portals while investments in modernizing the voice channel — the dominant preference of healthcare consumers — have taken a backseat.
PR Boasts, CEO Balks: One AI Firm’s Quest to Prove Value
Ada Health's CEO declined to comment on a bold PR pitch. He contends the company is profitable and at least one health system executive is satisfied with Ada's AI symptom checker.
Glen Tullman Has ‘No Interest’ In Selling Transcarent, But IPO Is a Possibility
Transcarent recently announced that it raised $126 million in Series D funding led by General Catalyst and 7wireVentures. When asked what his exit strategy is, CEO Glen Tullman said he does not want to sell Transcarent, but sees an initial public offering as an option.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.