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Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal
As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million members. New Mountain Capital will be the majority owner.
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Evvy Secures $14M for Vaginal Healthcare Platform
Evvy’s $14 million funding round was led by Left Lane Capital and included participation from General Catalyst, LabCorp Venture Fund, RH Capital, Ingeborg Investments, G9 Ventures, Virtue and Amboy Street Ventures. In total, Evvy has raised $19 million.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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CMS: MA Premiums To Remain the Same for Most Beneficiaries in 2024
The average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage is expected to increase only slightly in 2024 from 2023, CMS said. About 73% of beneficiaries will see no increase at all.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
Costco Takes On Healthcare, Though Differently From Other Retailers, Experts Say
Costco is partnering with Sesame to offer Costco Members discounted pricing on virtual health services, including primary care and mental health. But the move is a little different from other retailers like CVS Health and Walgreens.
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Study: MA Beneficiaries Have Lower Utilization Than Traditional Medicare
A new study found that MA beneficiaries have more than 50% fewer inpatient stays and 22% fewer emergency department visits than traditional Medicare enrollees.
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The 3 Areas that Concern Business Group on Health’s CEO
Issues around healthcare affordability, mental health challenges and worsening chronic conditions are all top of mind for Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of Business Group on Health.
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Equip Expands Care to Adults, Banks Investment From General Catalyst
San Diego-based Equip, which was founded in 2019, previously focused on those ages 6 to 24. The startup is now expanding to serve people of all ages, it announced Tuesday.
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Is the ‘Age Wave’ An Opportunity or a Challenge?
Americans are getting older, and some healthcare leaders expect this to be a challenge for the healthcare industry. Others, however, think this is an opportunity for the industry to make improvements, such as engaging adults in their care before they turn 65.
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HealthPartners Exec: The 5 Rules To Scale Value-Based Care in the Commercial Market
The commercial market has struggled to adopt value-based care, but HealthPartners has had some success, according to Mark Hansberry, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the company. During a conference, he shared five rules for scaling value-based care, including creating trust and providing real-time data.
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Payer’s Place: Don Antonucci
The CEO of Providence Health Plan visits the Payer’s Place and addresses the future of payment models.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh, Highmark Health
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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CardioOne Secures $8M, Expands Cardiology Enablement Platform into New Markets
CardioOne, a startup built at Redesign Health, partners with independent cardiology practices to help them transition to value-based care. On Monday, the company announced it has raised $8 million in seed funding and has three new partners.
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Gaining Insight into Patient Health from Afar
The era of remote patient monitoring is ushering in a new era of healthcare, characterized by data-driven insights, personalized care, and efficient resource utilization.
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Civil Rights Groups File Complaint Against Florida for Medicaid Redeterminations Process
More than a dozen civil rights organizations alleged in a new complaint that Florida uses administrative practices that are preventing underserved communities from renewing their Medicaid coverage.
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Consumer / Employer, Health Tech
GoodRx, MedImpact Launch Medication Savings Solution
MedImpact and GoodRx are teaming up to lower costs for MedImpact members. When eligible MedImpact members refill a generic prescription, the companies’ savings solution will compare the member’s benefit to GoodRx’s price and will automatically apply the lowest one.
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Is Medicaid Expansion Still a Political Wedge Issue?
When Medicaid expansion was first enacted, it was a hot topic debate between Democrats and Republicans. But more and more states are starting to expand Medicaid, including several conservative states.
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Payer’s Place: David Calabrese
OptumRx’s Chief Clinical Officer shares his insights on the latest developments and trends he’s seen in the healthcare industry.
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The Vibe at Vive 2023: Preveta
Victor Lee, Preveta Health CEO, talked about how the care coordination technology company’s software supports earlier intervention to reduce the need for emergency room visits and hospitalization.
