Plus, health workers report increasing harassment

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Oct 28, 2023

Medicaid expansion could cover more than 2M additional people


HCA Healthcare's newly consolidated physician staffing venture is bleeding $50M per quarter, execs tell investors


Teladoc brings in $660M in Q3 revenue, reaches 90M members as executives focus on boosting bottom line


More than twice as many healthcare workers report harassment in 2022 than in 2018, CDC finds


Centene still expects to lose more than 2M members as Medicaid redeterminations reach midway point - Paige Minemyer

 

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Medicaid expansion could cover more than 2M additional people

Just 10 states have not yet expanded Medicaid under the ACA. A new report projects that if those states reversed course, 2.3 million people would get access to healthcare.
 

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HCA Healthcare's newly consolidated physician staffing venture is bleeding $50M per quarter, execs tell investors

The for-profit system celebrated "continued solid demand for our services" during its third-quarter 2023 earnings call, but had to defend its decisions surrounding Valesco Physician Services to analysts and investors.

Teladoc brings in $660M in Q3 revenue, reaches 90M members as executives focus on boosting bottom line

Teladoc's scale, strong financial position and free cash flow performance put the company in a competitive position compared to many virtual care startups struggling in the current macroeconomic environment, executives said.

More than twice as many healthcare workers report harassment in 2022 than in 2018, CDC finds

Survey data outlining healthcare workers' worsening mental health and workplace difficulties come alongside new calls for action from the CDC and AMA.

Centene still expects to lose more than 2M members as Medicaid redeterminations reach midway point

Centene Corporation posted $469 million in profit for the third quarter, according to its earnings report released Tuesday morning.

UnitedHealth invests in Enable Ventures to drive improvements for people with disabilities

UnitedHealth Group is making a $5 million investment in Enable Ventures, a fund that aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Most U.S. patients don't trust AI in healthcare settings, feel transparency would help, Carta survey finds

Many respondents admitted their understanding of AI is limited, and half would not be comfortable with it in the healthcare setting. But most said if their practice was transparent about its AI use, that would help them feel more comfortable.

Making the pitch: What Cigna is looking for from potential partners

As more and more startups hit the scene, what do these companies need to really make an impression on the backers that can help them grow?

Independent pharmacies sue Express Scripts, allege price-fixing

Several independent pharmacies have filed suit against pharmacy benefit management giant Express Scripts, alleging that the company colluded with Prime Therapeutics to fix reimbursement rates.

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health in 9 months

The private equity firm was embroiled in a lawsuit over its closure of a Crozer Health hospital, which it said was necessary due to millions in monthly losses. The community nonprofit and Pennsylvania's attorney general, the case's plaintiffs, are suspending the litigation as per the new agreement.
 
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