Harbinger Health raises $140M to study blood-based cancer screening test

The test developer will use the Series B funding to complete a 10,000-subject clinical trial ahead of a planned launch in 2025.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Sept. 28, 2023

Virgin Pulse, HealthComp close $3B merger

The now-completed combination of the digital health wellness company and plan administrator aims to create an integrated platform for employer-sponsored health benefits.

By Sydney Halleman • Updated Nov. 9, 2023

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

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Cano sells Texas, Nevada centers to Humana subsidiary for $67M

The divestiture to Humana’s CenterWell Senior Primary Care business comes after Cano this summer said it was exploring a potential sale amid its worsening liquidity position.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 26, 2023

Hospices bought by PE, public companies had more dementia patients, study finds

Hospices acquired by private equity firms and publicly traded companies shift their operational strategies toward maximizing profits, the new study in JAMA Network Open suggests.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 26, 2023

The one code Congress must support: G2211

Presidents of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians argue for reforms in the national physician payment system.

By Tochi Iroku-Malize and Omar T. Atiq • Sept. 22, 2023

FTC sues US Anesthesia Partners, Welsh Carson over alleged price collusion in Texas

The PE firm and its anesthesia network rolled up multiple physician practices over the past decade, creating a dominant provider and charging Texans “tens of millions of dollars” more each year for anesthesia services, regulators allege.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 21, 2023

Staffing firm American Physician Partners files for bankruptcy

The company said the COVID-19 pandemic, rising labor costs and a “problematic” implementation of the No Surprises Act challenged its finances.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 21, 2023

Frustration over surprise billing implementation builds in House hearing

Bipartisan lawmakers joined together to voice concerns about the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which critics say has created barriers to care.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 20, 2023

Home health advocates raise alarm over payment cuts, access to care

A new payment model and reimbursement cuts are straining home health agencies, but more data may be needed to fully evaluate the model, advocates and researchers said during a Senate finance committee hearing.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 20, 2023

Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS staffing thresholds

In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2023

How one NYC hospital transformed the patient experience

Find out how an NYC hospital system improved care, enhanced the patient experience and reduced admin staff workload by modernizing the check-in process.

Sept. 18, 2023

Telehealth visits billed at a lower level of service than office visits, study finds

The results indicate patients might select in-person office visits over telehealth options if they feel they need a higher level of care or closer proximity to other tests and assessments, according to a study from Epic Research.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 15, 2023

Providers are increasing spending on IT and software, survey finds

Nearly 6% of executives say they currently have a generative AI strategy, while about half are actively developing one or plan to do so soon.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 13, 2023

Walgreens inks deal with startup Pearl Health on value-based care for doctors

The partnership, which Walgreens plans to launch in ACO REACH in 2024 and Medicare Advantage in 2025, is the retail giant’s first significant move in the healthcare space since CEO Roz Brewer departed earlier this month.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 12, 2023

Walmart reportedly exploring ChenMed acquisition

If the deal reported by Bloomberg solidifies, Walmart would be the latest retailer to snap up a value-based primary care chain for seniors, following in the footsteps of rivals CVS, Amazon and Walgreens.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 11, 2023

Medical credit cards ‘exploit loopholes’ in healthcare debt protection, report finds

The credit cards, which can promise patients deceptive no- or low-interest rates, are increasingly being offered in hospitals and physician offices.

By Sydney Halleman • Sept. 8, 2023

CVS shuffles C-suite, appoints CFO as head of health services

Shawn Guertin will now helm the healthcare giant's suite of care delivery businesses, including Oak Street and Signify, as CVS undergoes a major corporate restructuring following flagging profits.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 8, 2023

Walgreens to pay $44M to settle claims over fraudulent Theranos tests

If the multimillion-dollar settlement is approved by a judge, patients who bought a Theranos blood test will receive double the amount they paid for it plus additional compensation.

By Elise Reuter • Sept. 7, 2023

Unionized nursing homes more likely to report workplace injuries and accidents

Only 40% of nursing homes nationwide complied with reporting requirements between 2016 and 2021, despite nursing homes being among the most dangerous workplaces in America, according to the Health Affairs study.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 7, 2023

Behavioral health patients lack choice on telehealth vs. in-person care, study finds

Nearly half of behavioral health patients surveyed by Rand did not believe clinicians considered their preferences for virtual or in-person care when scheduling treatment.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 5, 2023

Patients ‘steered’ toward health systems, more costly treatment after vertical consolidation, study finds

Consolidation between primary care physicians and large health systems led to increased costs per patient, according to a new study published in JAMA.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 5, 2023

Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer steps down, to be replaced by executive with ‘deep healthcare experience’

The departure of Brewer, a veteran of retailers Starbucks and Walmart, comes as Walgreens looks to beef up its leadership roster with healthcare executives.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 1, 2023

‘We’re in the 1999 of the internet era’: a16z’s Julie Yoo on fintech’s potential and the digital health market

Yoo, who leads health tech investment at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, outlined her fintech investment thesis and why the healthcare industry is at an inflection point for adoption.

By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 31, 2023

More than 80% of healthcare executives say recruiting talent is a top business risk, report finds

Healthcare executives are more likely than those in other industries to label staffing shortages a business risk, according to a report from business services firm PwC.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 28, 2023

Texas judge rules to vacate more No Surprises Act regulations

The ruling, which targets guidance related to the independent dispute resolution process, prompted the CMS to again pause all federal disputes.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 28, 2023