Included Health Launches Alternative Plan Design for Employers
Included Health is launching an alternative health plan centered on primary care, AI support, price transparency and easier navigation.
CMS’ ACCESS Model: A New Push to Rewire Medicare Around Outcomes?
CMS’ new ACCESS model, slated to begin on July 1, aims to shift traditional Medicare fee-for-service toward value-based care by tying payments to patient outcomes and encouraging tech-enabled, preventive care. Experts say it could benefit digitally mature, value-focused providers first, but its overall success will hinge on clear metrics, better data sharing and sustained participation.
How Artera is Using Agentic AI to Humanize Patient Care
Artera President Tom McIntyre talks about the practical application of AI in healthcare.
How the Pending Supreme Court Decision on Preventive Care Could Affect the Healthcare Industry
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments for a case that threatens coverage of preventive services without cost-sharing. Experts say this could make it significantly harder for patients to access care and lead to higher costs down the road.
Accolade Gets a Do-Over With Transcarent’s $621M Acquisition
Transcarent is planning to acquire Accolade for $621 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The two companies are very complementary and the deal gives Accolade a chance to turn things around after struggling in the public market, experts say.
Healthcare Is a Frontier Not Even Walmart Could Conquer — And It’s Not Looking Great For Others Either
Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken?
Included Health Announces New Specialty Care Offering
Included Health's new specialty care clinic, which will become available in 2025, is starting by offering three centers: the Cancer Center, the Center for Women’s Health and the Center for Metabolic Health.
The Mechanics of a More Connected Healthcare Ecosystem [Video]
Arbiter’s Anjali Jameson on hospital and payer alignment.
9 ViVE Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
This year's ViVE conference featured a variety of news announcements — from company launches to new products to partnerships to acquisitions and more. In this list, MedCity News compiled short summaries for nine of the conference's most notable announcements.
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.
Report: Workers Trust Employers More Than Insurers With Their Health
Just 37% of employees trust their insurer to suggest high-quality care regardless of cost, while 53% trust their employer with their health, according to a survey released by Included Health.
Walmart: Included Health Has Proved Its Value to Our Virtual Primary Care Program
Walmart's relationship with Included Health dates back to 2016 when its previous incarnation - Doctor on Demand - began providing virtual urgent care services to Walmart employees in three states. Nearly eight years later, the San Francisco company continues to be the only partner charged with delivering virtual primary care to almost 1 million people in 49 states.
The New Blueprint: How Clever Care Health Plan is Scaling Its Member Experience [Video]
MedCity News was at the Vive conference and spoke with executives who shared their insights for the healthcare industry.
Included Health, DispatchHealth Partner To Combine Virtual Care With Home Care
Included Health and DispatchHealth are partnering to combine Included's virtual care services with DispatchHealth's home care services. If an Included physician notices a patient requires in-person support, the physician will send DispatchHealth to the patient's home.
“Culling of the Herd”: How One CEO Believes SVB’s Failure May Accelerate M&A in Healthtech
Included Health CEO Owen Tripp believes that the sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank may actually lead to a "culling of the herd" as healthtech companies yet to prove their value will stop functioning as standalone companies or get bought by larger companies with stable revenue and a proven business model.
LGBTQ+ Health Advocates Sound Alarm Over CDC Data On American Youth
In 2021, 69% of LGBQ+ teens reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year, compared to 35% of heterosexual teens, according to a recent CDC report. This stat is likely understated because the report did not include information about those who identify as transgender, experts said.
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.
What 3 Employers Have Done To Ensure a Healthier, More Inclusive Workplace
Caregiver services and benefits specific to LGBTQ+ populations are some ways employers can support their employees. Executives shared these ideas on a panel at the HLTH conference in Las Vegas.