Whether trying to see more patients, retain more staff, expand the organization’s technology stack or bring more dollars in the door, it’s not uncommon for professionals to want to maximize their resources amidst a market influx. The post Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations appeared first on MedCity News.
Chiesi Global Rare Diseases is committing up to $115 million to begin a collaboration on Arbor Biotechnologies’ in vivo gene-editing therapy for primary hyperoxaluria type 1, an inherited liver disorder. It’s the rare disease company’s first foray into genetic medicines. The post Chiesi’s Rare Disease Strategy Expands to Genetic Meds via Alliance With CRISPR Startup…
The Department of Justice has reached a proposed settlement with UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys regarding UnitedHealth’s acquisition of the home health provider, which includes the divestiture of 164 home health and hospice locations. The post DOJ: UHG, Amedisys Must Divest 164 Locations for Acquisition to Proceed appeared first on MedCity News.
This policy watch explains how abortion coverage works in ACA Marketplace plans, state actions to include or exclude abortion coverage in these plans, and the potential impact if Congress bans abortion coverage in all Marketplace plans.
Initiative developed to provide a protected environment for Vermont researchers to access and analyze clinical data
John Zutter is the CEO of Lantern Care which is a company managing specialty care. It has evolved from a centers of excellence model, and changed its name from Employers Direct earlier this year. The trick is product expansion into the expensive stuff, especially cancer care, infusion and specialty surgery. John has thought a lot…
Healthcare organizations can leverage AI to identify at-risk members and facilitate ongoing human contact, emphasizing relationship-centered interventions over mere process optimization for better health and cost outcomes.
Aneesh Chopra (these days at Arcadia) and Matthew Holt got into a discussion of how Medicare Advantage is doing. Working with APG (America’s Physician Groups), his company Arcadia found that Medicare Advantage companies who paid capitation got better outcomes than those who were paying FFS for different patients to the SAME doctors. We got into…
When doctors told her they had to remove her tongue and voice box to save her life from the cancer that had invaded her mouth, Sonya Sotinsky sat down with a microphone to record herself saying the things she would never again be able to say. “Happy birthday” and “I’m proud of you” topped the…
UnitedHealthcare launched Avery, an AI assistant to help members manage benefits and care with live support backup. The post UnitedHealthcare Unveils AI Companion to Improve Navigation appeared first on MedCity News.