TPG acquires health IT company Nextech for $1.4B
Through the acquisition, TPG will gain access to Nextech’s network of more than 11,000 physicians and over 60,000 clinics.
Primary care providers say field is ‘crumbling’
Three years after the onset of the pandemic, providers remain overwhelmed, burned out and pessimistic about the future, according to a new report.
CMS pausing Medicaid redeterminations in states noncompliant with renewal requirements
Since April, the CMS has halted Medicaid eligibility checks in 12 states to address issues causing procedural disenrollments, according to officials.
Returned UnitedHealth executive to lead Optum Health after stint at CVS
Amar Desai will serve as CEO of Optum’s care delivery organization after returning to UnitedHealth Group this spring following a brief period at CVS Health.
Patients and physicians pay the consequences for health plan delays
Chief medical officer at the Alliance for Patient Access argues for reforms to reduce burdens associated with prior authorization.
COVID relief funds helped some hospitals soar to ‘all-time high’ operating margins
The findings led JAMA researchers to conclude pandemic relief funds “may not have been necessary” for some for-profit hospitals and affiliated health systems.
Elevance curbs elevated medical costs, raises 2023 forecast
Although it’s still early in the redeterminations process, Elevance is seeing “encouraging” signs that many Medicaid members who will lose coverage are transitioning onto ACA plans, according to its CFO.
Colorado to shut down failing Friday Health Plans
State regulators had initially hoped the insurtech could operate for the rest of the year, but Colorado’s insurance division became concerned about Friday’s longevity after placing the insurer into rehabilitation.
Teladoc expands Microsoft partnership to add AI documentation tools
The telehealth company plans to integrate Microsoft’s AI-enabled notetaking tools in its hospital platform, allowing physicians to automatically transcribe clinical notes during virtual patient exams.
FTC withdraws ‘outdated’ antitrust policy statements. Hospitals cry foul
Hospital groups said they were deeply disappointed with the decision, which removes a guidepost for hospitals looking to consolidate without attracting the ire of regulators.