Akron Children’s, CareSource to launch ACO
Dubbed the Akron Children's Health Collaborative, the pediatric ACO will focus on improving care for the approximately 100,000 children in Ohio covered by Medicaid whose benefits are managed by CareSource.
Vera Whole Health grabs Morgan Health’s interest — and a $50M investment
Morgan Health, JPMorgan Chase's business unit, has made its first-ever investment in a company that provides a coordinated primary care model. Vera Whole Health operates a network of primary clinics across 10 states, supported by a technology platform.
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.
Coordinating patient care: Does technology help or hinder?
There is no shortage of technology innovation impacting every corner of the healthcare space. Learn how it all comes together!
Next IT bets AI will be able to get people to take their meds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFzOyGEsB6I People are complex beings – that’s why we need to use many methods to get people to take their prescription meds consistently. Smart bottles to alert physicians and patients, text messages, phone call reminders. Next IT’s healthcare channel is developing an even more interactive approach to medication adherence. It is applying artificial intelligence to […]
Assurant joins Healthcare Cost Institute effort on price transparency
Assurant Health will join three other insurance heavyweights — Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare — in working with the Healthcare Cost Institute in developing consumer-geared tools for healthcare pricing and quality transparency, the not-for-profit institute announced today. In addition, the National Committee for Quality Assurance will join a committee charged with identifying quality metrics and data […]
Out of the ER and under regular care: Oregon CCOs help Medicaid beneficiaries
Forty-year-old Jeremie Seals has had a tough life. He left home at 14, and he says, his health isn't good. He had a heart attack when he was 35, he has congestive heart failure and nerve pain in his legs “real bad.” Jeremie Seals 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.
Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine
Dr. Thomas Bellavia transformed his traditional medical practice in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., into a so-called medical home where patients are seen by teams of doctors and nurses. He says it has paid off in better, more coordinated care for h...