Which Startups Will Present at HLTH?
Startups will take part in four different competitions at HLTH. There will also be plenty of opportunities to network. The post Which Startups Will Present at HLTH? appeared first on MedCity News.
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Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag After Trump Election, Legal Challenges
New enrollments under the Affordable Care Act are on pace to trail last year’s record numbers by as many as a million as the outgoing Biden administration confronts upheavals in the program. Donald Trump’s election to a second term has cast uncertainty around the future of the health law. In addition, the Biden administration implemented…
It’s Time to Actively Manage Medications at the Individual Level
Any successful response to skyrocketing drug costs has to also actively manage medications at the individual level — just because someone can be on a medication doesn’t mean they should be. The post It’s Time to Actively Manage Medications at the Individual Level appeared first on MedCity News.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a relatively rare name a few years back, has seen a significant jump in cases in the past few years, mainly the ones following COVID-19. Recently, this illness has found its way into the news following being the cause that claimed the life of Zakir Hussain, an eminent musical maestro who redefined…
Report: HealthCare.gov Insurers Denied 19% of In-Network Claims in 2023
About one in five in-network claims were denied by insurers of qualified health plans on HealthCare.gov in 2023, according to KFF. There is also wide variation by insurer and state. The post Report: HealthCare.gov Insurers Denied 19% of In-Network Claims in 2023 appeared first on MedCity News.
Accolade Gets a Do-Over With Transcarent’s $621M Acquisition
Transcarent is planning to acquire Accolade for $621 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The two companies are very complementary and the deal gives Accolade a chance to turn things around after struggling in the public market, experts say. The post Accolade Gets a Do-Over With Transcarent’s $621M Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.
In Midst of Merger, OHSU Appoints Interim President
Steve Stadum returns to lead OHSU as it seeks to merge with Legacy Health in a deal that was announced in August 2023
Republicans Once Wanted Government out of Health Care. Trump Voters See It Differently.
Like many Americans who voted for Donald Trump, Jason Rouse hopes the president’s return will mean lower prices for gas, groceries, and other essentials. But Rouse is looking to the federal government for relief from one particular pain point: high health care costs. “The prices are just ridiculous,” said Rouse, 53, a retired Michigan firefighter…
Elección de Trump y desafíos legales retrasan las inscripciones en el Obamacare
Las nuevas inscripciones bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) parecen ser hasta un millón menos que el número récord del año pasado, especialmente por problemas con el programa que enfrenta la saliente administración Biden. La reelección de Donald Trump para un segundo mandato ha generado incertidumbre sobre el futuro de…
How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Prioritize Quality Amid Continued Turbulence
Organizations with underperforming Medicare Advantage plans can, and should, start taking steps now to establish a strong foundation that can sustain long-term success The post How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Prioritize Quality Amid Continued Turbulence appeared first on MedCity News.