Commonwealth Fund: Underinsurance Is Undermining Americans’ Health
The Commonwealth Fund’s new report examines the facts—and implications—of underinsurance
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Health Literacy Is Not a Multi-Language Insert
We must empower health plan members with culturally and linguistically-relevant information about their benefits and health – tools that in turn encourage them to adopt a proactive and informed approach to their well-being. The post Health Literacy Is Not a Multi-Language Insert appeared first on MedCity News.
Most of the Public Oppose Major Federal Cuts to Health Agencies and Programs and Say They Have Been Made “Recklessly”
As the Trump administration and Congress pursue broad cuts to federal health agencies and budgets, most of the public, including some Republicans, oppose deep budget and staffing cuts to federal health programs and agencies, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. Across a range of questions, large majorities of Democrats and independents oppose the Trump…More
Talkspace, Tia Health Launch Women’s Mental Health Partnership
Through a new partnership, Tia Health’s primary care providers can now refer women in need of mental health support to Talkspace, where they can access therapy and psychiatric services. The post Talkspace, Tia Health Launch Women’s Mental Health Partnership appeared first on MedCity News.
Pharmacists Embrace Provider Status in Healthcare, but Hurdles Remain
Despite the evidence of their positive impact, pharmacists today lack the ability to reliably bill for clinical services as healthcare providers. It is important that payers provision pharmacists, include them in networks, and enable reimbursement through traditional billing models. The post Pharmacists Embrace Provider Status in Healthcare, but Hurdles Remain appeared first on MedCity News.
Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured
This brief looks at recent policy proposals including the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law, the Median v. Planned Parenthood decision, and the withholding of Title X funds and how they will impact the reproductive health safety net at the same time that there is an increase in the uninsured.
Roche Puts Up $1.65B to Partner With Zealand on ‘Future Foundational Therapy’ for Obesity
Roche will share in developing and commercializing petrelintide, a clinical-stage Zealand Pharma drug that activates the amylin receptor to spark weight loss. This agreement represents the highest total financial consideration in the obesity field to date. The post Roche Puts Up $1.65B to Partner With Zealand on ‘Future Foundational Therapy’ for Obesity appeared first on…
Highmark Health, Abridge Partner to Scale AI for Payers/Providers
Highmark Health recently announced a partnership with AI technology company Abridge to deploy its ambient clinical documentation platform across Allegheny Health Network and co-develop a new prior authorization solution. The post Highmark Health, Abridge Partner to Scale AI for Payers/Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
How automation simplifies patient collections
Collecting payments from patients has always been tough. Confusing bills, missed reminders and affordability concerns often lead to delays. Billing teams get bogged down in follow-up calls and paperwork, leaving little time for complex cases and a big question mark over whether they’re using their time efficiently. As patients shoulder a greater share of their…
Journalists Give Insights Into Opioid Settlements and Picking a Nursing Home
KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed opioid settlements and the Supreme Court’s overturning of a bankruptcy deal involving Purdue Pharma on the “Front Porch Book Club” podcast on Sept. 17. Pattani, joined by journalist Ed Mahon, also discussed how much opioid settlement money Pennsylvania is receiving, who makes the spending decisions, and how…