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Oct 21, 2023

Medicare Advantage plan star ratings decline again in 2024 


New California law requires gradual minimum wage increase to $25 per hour for healthcare workers


Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan unveil plans to form $10.5B joint venture 


Many payers expect IRA to have negative impact on Part D plans


CMS is removing PET scan restrictions for Alzheimer's patients - Paige Minemyer

 

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Medicare Advantage plan star ratings decline again in 2024

CMS revealed its much-anticipated list of Medicare Advantage star ratings in 2024, a key barometer in the quality of MA plans.
 

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New California law requires gradual minimum wage increase to $25 per hour for healthcare workers

The law is estimated to bring more than $10,000 per year in wage increases for about 450,000 of the Golden State’s low-wage healthcare workers. It requires provider organizations to incrementally raise minimum wages at different rates depending on their size and type.

Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan unveil plans to form $10.5B joint venture

Should the deal close, the resulting organization would span 13 acute care hospitals and over 550 sites of care. The nonprofits stressed that the arrangement is not a merger and that "no cash transaction" would take place.

Many payers expect IRA to have negative impact on Part D plans

A survey of health plans gave further insight into how Medicare Part D will change following the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.

CMS is removing PET scan restrictions for Alzheimer's patients

After CMS floated the idea in July, the agency decided to remove restrictions for brain scans that could help patients receive access to drugs like Leqembi.

Elevance Health braces for $500M hit to bonus revenue amid MA star ratings drop

Elevance Health reported $1.3 billion in profit for the third quarter, beating the Street but falling short of the prior-year quarter's haul.

More leadership changes at CVS as chief financial officer goes on leave

There's another shake-up at the top for CVS Health, the retail health giant announced Monday.

Amazon Pharmacy's drone delivery service lifts off with initial service in College Station, Texas

SEATTLE—Amazon Pharmacy is launching drone delivery for prescription medication orders with the service initially taking flight in College Station, Texas, the company announced Wednesday.

Medicare Advantage marketing practices draw ire from senators

Senators and experts agreed Wednesday that marketing practices from Medicare Advantage plans are often overwhelming for seniors.

Why One Medical's CMO believes Amazon Health can make a big impact tackling chronic diseases

One Medical CMO Dr. Andrew Diamond is bullish about what Amazon is building in healthcare. He believes Amazon Health can help tackle the burden of chronic diseases in the U.S. Here's why
 
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‘Podnosis’: A look at Humana’s expansion into senior-focused primary care

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we delve into how Humana is expanding its reach in senior-focused primary care and home health. Fierce Payer Senior Editor Paige Minemyer caught up with Sanjay Shetty, M.D., president of Humana’s CenterWell segment, to explore why the insurer is placing its bets on primary care and the strategies the company intends to use to achieve its growth ambitions. 
 

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