Telehealth visits dropped in March amid sunny COVID-19 outlook, new report finds
The data provides a snapshot of early 2022 when COVID-19 infections dropped and patients seemed more willing to return to the doctor’s office.
Payers to return $1B to enrollees after record years of rebates, KFF says
The amount reflects the third-straight year of massive insurer rebates as payers experienced high profits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black patients more likely to face hospital security response, study shows
The paper is the latest in a flurry of publications that have showcased inequity in hospital systems across the country.
Rite Aid forays into care delivery for rural seniors with new Homeward partnership
The new Homeward partnership is Rite Aid’s first effort to bring clinical services to its stores, following in the tracks of rivals like CVS Health and Walgreens.
Residents at Los Angeles County hospitals vote to authorize strike
Of the voting members, 99% cast ballots in favor of authorizing a strike after failing to reach a new bargaining agreement with the county.
PBM practices are keeping consumers from generics savings, white paper finds
Consumers are overpaying for generic drug prescriptions by as much as 20% due to pharmacy benefit manager practices like copay clawbacks and spread pricing, researchers found.
Steep expenses, falling patient volumes stifled hospitals in April
Kaufman Hall’s new findings reverse trends from March, when hospitals saw a modest rise in hospital patient volumes and temporary expense reliefs.
Ascension taps current chief data officer as new CIO
Gagan Singh is replacing Gerry Lewis, who during his time as CIO oversaw layoffs and the outsourcing of tech support in Ascension’s technologies team.
Change shares peek at 2023 as UnitedHealth merger trial looms
The data analytics company highlighted its momentum heading into the next fiscal year, outlining what 2023 could look like for the company as a standalone business if its controversial $13 billion merger with UnitedHealth falls through.
Medicare premiums will remain unchanged after Aduhelm price cut spurs review
The HHS Secretary had hoped premiums could be cut for seniors sooner rather than later but there are “legal and operational hurdles” to changing premiums midyear, according to a statement released Friday.