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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 2pm ET / 11am PT There are many challenges today when it comes to coordinating care transitions, supporting members with utilization, reducing total cost of care, and closing gaps in care. Access to high-quality, actionable, and timely data can help. Join us to learn about key strategies and solutions for ensuring members receive the right care, in the right setting, at the right time. Register now.
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| By Paige Minemyer Virgin Pulse and benefits administrator HealthComp are set to merge in a $3 billion deal that aims to drive lower costs and improve outcomes for employers. |
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By Heather Landi The big-box retailer teamed up with startup Sesame to offer special discount pricing to Costco members on a broad range of outpatient medical care services, including telehealth visits. |
By Noah Tong Health insurer Centene is laying off 3% of its workforce, but gave sparse details on the decision. |
By Noah Tong CMS announced that nearly three-quarters of MA plan beneficiaries will not see their premiums rise. |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 11am ET / 8am PT The Transparency in Coverage Rule has created an era of unprecedented visibility, with an unparalleled window into competing payer contracted rates. It's time to push the envelope further—seamless integration of claim utilization data provides quantitative information to identify aggregate cost drivers, develop cost-saving strategies, and compete more effectively. Join our webinar to learn more.
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By Noah Tong Critics say that the view CMS has of certain anti-obesity medications is outdated and could be covered under Medicare Part D. |
By Heather Landi As new primary care models, including retail health clinics, continue to scale, the national supply of clinical providers will become even more constrained. For health systems, hospitals and medical groups, competition for the shrinking pool of nurses and doctors will intensify, according to a new analysis. |
By Heather Landi Transcarent unveiled Tuesday new partnerships with a network of major health systems to help its employer customers offer their workers access to high-quality medical services at lower cost, according to CEO Glen Tullman. |
By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News The White House Office of Management and Budget's plan for the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 42% of its staff would be furloughed in a shutdown and 58% retained. |
By Heather Landi Amazon announced this week that it would invest up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence company Anthropic as the AI arms race heats up. The collaboration introduces more competition and more options for healthcare teams looking to innovate using different approaches or to get more tactical with their AI strategy, one health IT expert said. |
By Dave Muoio The bipartisan bill ends nearly four decades of an effective monopoly held by a third-party contractor and opens the door for more funding and network reforms floated by HRSA earlier this year. |
Fierce podcastsDon’t miss an episode |
| | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Heather Landi from Fierce Healthcare engages in a conversation with Othman Laraki, co-founder and CEO of Color Health. They delve into strategies for boosting screenings and explore the partnership between Color Health and the American Cancer Society, aimed at making convenient cancer screenings more accessible. |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 1pm ET / 10am PTRoughly 80% of Medicare Advantage enrollees never change plans. Which means you’ve got one shot to get them enrolled. In this webinar, learn how to reimagine your targeting, enrollment, and onboarding processes for a new generation of digital-savvy Medicare enrollees. Register today.
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| WhitepaperBenchmark report uncovers the increasing importance of communications for member loyalty and retention, with an emphasis on clarity and ease. Sponsored by: SmartComms LLC |
| eBookPatient expectations for great experiences are higher than ever, but fragmented patient journeys across channels and data silos are impacting patient experience, acquisition, and loyalty. Here is what your organization can do to match patient expectations. Sponsored by: Talkdesk |
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