After pandemic highs, digital health funding slouches to early 2019 levels
Global digital health funding of $4.6 billion fell 36% from the second quarter to the third quarter this year, according to a new report from CB Insights.
Telehealth startup Cerebral to lay off about 20% of staff
The past year has been rocky for the startup telehealth provider, as it faced dissatisfied patients and a Justice Department investigation into allegations it overprescribed controlled substances.
‘I don’t feel safe.’ Abortion bans add new uncertainty to fertility treatment
State laws banning abortion could also impact people trying to conceive via in vitro fertilization and bring new legal risks for providers.
Hospital efforts to tackle social determinants of health stall, data shows
The study of hospitals serving vulnerable patient populations said limited resources and workforce constraints may be stifling progress.
The future of healthcare is in proteomics
Proteins can shed light on current health status and the likelihood of future severe health events.
How AI can help payers streamline PAs to save time and improve care
Research revealed leveraging AI will benefit the entire healthcare ecosystem for payers.
DOJ requests more info on CVS, Signify deal
The second request, which CVS and Signify received on Wednesday, gives regulators another 30 days to review the transaction.
Crossover Health in talks with multiple major insurers to offer capitated primary care
Crossover has been working on extending its business model to payer clients for several years now, and will have more news to share by the end of the year.
Tenet’s net income tumbled in Q3
Tenet lowered its full-year guidance as labor costs were up slightly — a reversal for the operator that has seen declines in recent quarters unlike its for-profit peers.
HCA shares fall after COVID-19 admissions decline in Q3
“The third quarter of 2021 was the most intense surge we saw with the delta variant,” HCA CEO Sam Hazen said on a Friday morning earnings call. “It significantly impacted our business, making it difficult to compare.”