Highmark, Lark Health extend collaboration
The expanded partnership increases the number of Highmark health plan members eligible for enrollment in Lark Health's AI-driven health coaching programs aimed at managing and preventing chronic diseases.
U.S. physicians split on future of payer landscape, survey shows
A new survey of U.S. physicians shows that they have differing views on how the payer market needs to evolve, but a vast majority agree that affordable insurance is necessary to provide access to high-quality care while reducing costs.
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.
Price transparency rule finalized, but insurers say it will not rein in costs
The final rule requires insurers to disclose information on prices for healthcare services and cost-sharing with patients. The government says it will help lower prices, but insurers aren't so sure.
How Bind Benefits’ CEO will use $105M to upend the health insurance market
Insurance startup Bind Benefits just raised $105 million in a Series B funding round to further expand into the fully insured market. CEO Tony Miller sees the company's health plan product as a way for employers to stay agile while offering insurance in a rapidly changing world.
Cigna taps MDLive for behavioral telehealth services
The insurance giant will expand its existing partnership with telehealth provider MDLive.
DocASAP and HealthSparq collaborate to help payers improve the member experience
Through their partnership, the companies will integrate DocASAP's real-time online scheduling with HealthSparq's provider and cost search capabilities in one platform.
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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.
How payers view the transition to value-based care
A new survey of 120 payers found that while health insurers see the positive impact of value-based care initiatives, challenges still remain, particularly regarding innovation and analytics.
Aetna, KCC embroiled in legal battle over HIV disclosure mailing
Earlier this week, Aetna sued claims administrator Kurtzman Carson Consultants, the company that was tasked with sending settlement notices to up to 12,000 Aetna members last year. Shortly thereafter, KCC fired back with a lawsuit against Aetna. The organizations blame each other for breaching Aetna members' privacy.
Humana CMO: “As we improve the quality of healthcare, costs decrease”
In a recent phone interview, Humana CMO Dr. Roy Beveridge chatted about value-based care, social determinants of health, 2018 predictions and what the Louisville, Kentucky-based payer has been up to.
Tea Leaves Health president discusses being acquired by Welltok and his predictions for 2018
In a recent phone interview, Roswell, Georgia-based Tea Leaves Health President Miki Kapoor chatted about his company being acquired by Welltok earlier this year. He also discussed his career, physician engagement and his predictions for healthcare in 2018.
BioLabs Pegasus Park Cultivates Life Science Ecosystem
Gabby Everett, the site director for BioLabs Pegasus Park, offered a tour of the space and shared some examples of why early-stage life science companies should choose North Texas.
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Taking a closer look at CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna: Does it make sense?
If CVS is big and powerful enough to actually buy Aetna, surely it can get that company and others to come to terms on retail clinics.
Calif. fines Anthem $5M for failing to resolve consumer grievances in timely manner
The state said it identified 245 grievance-system violations during this latest investigation of consumer complaints at Anthem from 2013 to 2016.
MintHealth unveils blockchain-based personal health record platform
Founded by executives from MD Revolution and Nucleus Health, San Diego-based MintHealth has launched a personal health record built using blockchain technology.
Healthcare’s “Three Amigos” and digital health adoption
During the keynote at MedCity INVEST Twin Cities, Zipnosis cofounder and CEO Jon Pearce discussed how the three amigos of healthcare — the patient, the provider and the payer — are key to digital health adoption.
Health insurers on social media: How five payers stack up
How do the big five health insurers — Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare — utilize social media? And which ones do the general public view in the most positive light?