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Sponsored by Included HealthHow virtual care connects members to the right doctor
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonprofit research organization, suggests members tend to choose healthcare systems in which their doctor is employed to avoid care interruptions.
Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Amazon Care to shut down by year’s end as corporate customers don’t see value
The demise of Amazon Care — a month after Amazon announced plans to acquire One Medical for $3.9 billion — signals that the tech giant has again succumbed to inherent challenges facing outsiders in the healthcare space.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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TrendlinePayer/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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Texas judge blocks HHS guidance on emergency abortion care
The ruling, which sets back the Biden administration’s efforts to protect abortion access nationwide, comes just days before Texas’ trigger ban will go into effect, toughening abortion penalties in the state.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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Philips respirator lawsuit builds as plaintiffs’ attorneys outline lengthy recall delays
New filings in a class action lawsuit allege that Philips waited years to disclose the risk of foam used in its sleep apnea machines and respirators, causing illness and injuries.
By Elise Reuter , Peter Green • Updated Aug. 23, 2022 -
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CVS, Amazon, UnitedHealth are among bidders for Signify, Bloomberg reports
UnitedHealth has submitted the highest offer for the Dallas, Texas-based home health firm at $30 per share, and Amazon's offer is close behind, according to the report.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Q&AOak Street Health’s CMO weighs in on new ‘home run’ healthcare law for vulnerable patients
Ali Khan breaks down how the Inflation Reduction Act will help Oak Street’s at-risk patients and reflects on what Amazon's latest acquisition means for the primary care space.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Philips CEO Frans van Houten to step down in October amid recall woes; Jakobs named successor
The leadership change comes amid the company’s ongoing recall problems, including negotiations on a consent decree with the Department of Justice.
By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Surprise BillingNew York judge dismisses surgeon’s lawsuit challenging surprise billing law
The lawsuit threatened to again expose millions of patients to surprise out-of-network bills.
By Samantha Liss • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership
The tech giant’s healthcare program for employers, Amazon Care, plans to include Ginger’s behavioral healthcare services as an optional add-on for clients.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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CMS moves toward guidance on health equity, climate change
The CMS published feedback from commenters as the federal government and the Biden administration ramp up oversight of social issues.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Surprise BillingPhysician practices seek more time to comply with No Surprises rules
The Medical Group Management Association asked the HHS and the CMS to delay enforcement of parts of the statute until six months after any final rule is published.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Overturning of Roe v. WadeNo ‘slam dunk fix’ in HIPAA privacy law to protect abortion patients
In an increasingly murky legal environment, providers should focus on minimizing and protecting the data they collect, experts said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Hospitals face sixth straight month of negative margins, report finds
Month-to-month increases in patient volumes were not enough to offset the growing cost of care, according to a Monday report from Kaufman Hall.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Abortion clinics go mobile, seeking flexibility amid patchwork state restrictions
Advocates are hoping the mobile clinic model will accelerate access to abortions, especially for those in states where the procedure is outlawed.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Included HealthProtecting and advancing healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities
It’s time to introduce equity to the LGBTQ+ healthcare experience.
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Most patients worry about data privacy, AMA survey says
The medical group said it fears that patients' digital data is being shared in violation of HIPAA protections.
By Susan Kelly • July 26, 2022 -
Amazon will see you now: reading between the lines of the One Medical acquisition
The deal’s near-term ramifications are unlikely to be monumental. But it should be concerning for One Medical’s primary care competitors and larger entities looking to capture a greater slice of the healthcare market, experts said.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 25, 2022 -
High childcare stress linked with health worker burnout, JAMA study finds
Workers identifying as racial or ethnic minorities were 40% to 50% more likely to report having high childcare stress than White respondents, according to researchers.
By Hailey Mensik • July 21, 2022 -
Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9B
The all-cash deal for San Francisco-based One Medical comes after months of speculation about a potential acquisition, but Amazon as the buyer comes as a surprise.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 21, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade'I am terrified': Doctors warn lawmakers of grim health impacts from Roe reversal
Anti-abortion laws have had a chilling effect on patient care, resulting in providers — concerned about the potential for legal action — delaying or denying in some cases life-saving services, doctors told a House committee.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 20, 2022 -
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Sponsored by eFax CorporateWhat the POTS shutdown will mean for faxing in the healthcare industry
The FCC is officially closing the door on analog/copper POTS lines. Read what this means for the healthcare industry.
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UnitedHealth to offer some drugs, including insulin, at no cost share in 2023
The new offering is a bid to address inflationary pressures and prevent worse health outcomes down the line, CEO Andrew Witty told investors Friday.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 15, 2022 -
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CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs
Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some accountable care organizations more time to ramp up to performance-based risk and updated quality reporting.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 8, 2022 -
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SSM Health acquires academic medical group, deepening ties to St. Louis University
For decades, the SLUCare Physician Group has provided medical services at a number of SSM Health hospitals. The system now has a range of resources it can offer, from community-based clinicians to academic specialists.
By Samantha Liss • July 6, 2022 -
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OpinionHealing within the healthcare community starts with empathy
The U.S. healthcare system can’t take much more employee turnover without compromising care. Overwhelmed and overworked, many healthcare workers don’t feel safe and supported, Qualtrics’ CMO argues.
By Adrienne Boissy • July 5, 2022
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