Abarca Health and LucyRx plan to combine to build a larger independent PBM serving more than 9 million members. The post Abarca Health and LucyRx to Combine to Scale Independent PBM Model appeared first on MedCity News.
The industry has thrown tech at the problem, consolidated, and invested in every which way. But we haven’t fundamentally rethought how care is designed, delivered, or sustained. And until we do, no amount of technology will restore what healthcare has lost: its humanity. Here’s how to do that. The post The Future of Healthcare Isn’t…
By MIKE MAGEE In the wake of last week’s human tragedy in Texas, it would be easy (and appropriate) to focus on the role played by Trump’s reckless recent dismantling of FEMA and related federal agencies. But to do so would be to accept that the event was an anomaly, or as Trump labeled it on…
Gilead Sciences is acquiring LEO Pharma’s oral small molecule inhibitors of STAT6, a protein key to two validated inflammation pathways. Other STAT6 drug developers include Kymera Therapeutics and Sanofi-partnered Recludix Pharma, which is presenting this week during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The post Gilead’s New $250M Drug R&D Pact Adds Contenders in the Hunt…
Execs from Future Communities Institute, Akido Labs describe potential of technology-based program under CalAIM
WebMD Ignite recently introduced Coach, a solution that supports health plans’ care management programs. It includes educational resources for members and reporting on member engagement. The post WebMD Ignite Launches New Solution to Improve Health Plan Care Management Programs appeared first on MedCity News.
Sometimes the most meaningful moments of care happen when someone simply takes the time to be present. While making her regular rounds at Texas Children’s Hospital, The Woodlands, Environmental Services (EVS) Houskeeper Maruja Caballero, heard a young patient crying. When she arrived at his room to collect the trash, she stopped in her tracks and moved into action to help. …
LOS ANGELES — Mia Angulo, who is pregnant and due in May, is living in a tent with her boyfriend in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Lingering pain from a car crash two months ago, on top of an already hardscrabble life, has Angulo worried about her pregnancy. So, she was relieved when…
By MIKE MAGEE Funny think about that Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership.” Trump declared in this week’s debate, “I know nothing about it.” But in addition to the vast majority of authors and editors of the document having served in the prior Trump administration, the former President’s name is mentioned in the 887 page document…
This is a transcript of my HIMSS interview with Bevey Miner, EVP Healthcare Strategy & Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions. Usually I’d show the video but in this case my fancy new microphone didn’t work so you’d only hear a one sided conversation. Luckily Youtube’s transcript somewhat came to the rescue–Matthew Holt Matthew: Another THCB…