SCAN, Costco Launch Medicare Partnership
SCAN Health Plan and Costco are partnering to provide a suite of insurance products for seniors.
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How Payers and Health Plans Think of Identity and the Risks of Fragmented Data
A recent webinar, sponsored by Verato, offered insights from executives at SCAN Health Plan and the Alliance of Community Health Plans on a wide range of tech challenges in healthcare from fragmented data to technology architecture to patient identity.
Where Will AI Deployment Benefit Payers the Most?
We are taking a look at how health insurers are using AI, defining success, and managing cybersecurity risks. Give us your opinions by completing our brief, anonymous survey.
We Are Rats; If Pharma Could Be Brave … And Other Bullseye POVs You Won’t Hear at Other Events
MedCity News' new event for healthcare investors and corporate business development leads — Bullseye — hit the mark when it comes to provocative and thoughtful commentary. Here's what was said in panels throughout the day.
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AI Readiness Starts with Solving Healthcare’s Data Fragmentation Problem
On a recent webinar sponsored by Verato, panelists from SCAN Health Group and the Alliance of Community Health Plans discussed how their organizations are meeting the moment.
Who Broke the Healthcare System?
SCAN Health Plan CEO Sachin Jain and Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich argued that healthcare leaders share responsibility for the industry's shortcomings and called for greater accountability and systemic reform.
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Payers Who Improve Data Quality Will Define the Next Era of Health Plan Performance
On July 22, a webinar sponsored by Verato will spotlight perspectives of executives from Scan Health Plan and the Alliance of Community Health Plans.
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Closing the Quality-Affordability Gap in Workplace Mental Health
In an interview, Kyan Health Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Struck discussed how Kyan gives mid-market and enterprise employers access to premium workforce mental healthcare, at a price point that is affordable.
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What Can Payers Do to Improve AI Readiness?
A webinar by Verato and MedCity News on July 22 will explore how building a trusted data foundation that connects the healthcare ecosystem can improve how payers deploy AI.
SCAN CEO Urges Brokers to Drop Plans That Treat Them Poorly — One Says She Has No Choice
SCAN Health Plan CEO Sachin Jain urged brokers to abandon for-profit plans that treat them poorly, but one broker argued they often can’t because dominant players like UnitedHealth Group control so much of the healthcare system.
Payers Made a Bold Prior Auth Commitment in 2025. Here’s What to Expect in 2026
More than 50 major insurers have pledged to streamline prior authorization starting in 2026, but providers remain cautiously optimistic and skeptical that the changes will truly reduce burden or delays in care.
What Do Healthcare Leaders Think About CMS’ Proposed Star Ratings Overhaul?
CMS is proposing major changes to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, drawing mixed reactions from healthcare leaders.
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From Blind Spots to Better Outcomes: How SNF Data Transparency Strengthens LTSS
What if health plans could identify member decline before an avoidable hospitalization occurs? Real-time clinical visibility into long-stay SNF members uncovers risk earlier and drives better outcomes.
Gold Carding Programs Are Meant to Improve Prior Authorization. Are They Working?
Several states and insurers have gold carding programs to streamline prior authorization. However, some say they're falling short.
SCAN, Astrana Launch MA Plan Tailored to Asian Older Adults
SCAN Health Plan and Astrana Health recently launched SCAN Allied, a Medicare Advantage plan designed for the Asian older adult population. It includes access to a network of culturally competent providers, specialists and pharmacies from Astrana Health.
Why Insurers Beat CMS In the MA Star Ratings Battle
CMS recently announced that it is recalculating Medicare Advantage Star Ratings. It comes after two lawsuits on the issue.
Healthcare Execs’ Urgent Calls To Action
During a panel discussion at AHIP 2024, several executives shared their healthcare calls to action, including leveraging AI and rebuilding trust.
Who Really Benefits From Medicare Advantage Plans?
Health systems have been increasingly dropping MA contracts, saying that they cause their organizations to lose too much money and result in dangerous patient care delays. To mitigate this issue, experts think large MA plans need to delegate more utilization management duties to health systems rather than handling it themselves.