Health insurers ignore surprise billing decisions, providers allege
Payers didn’t reimburse doctors in more than half of arbitration award cases, according to a survey from clinician group Americans for Fair Health Care.
CHS announces new strategic initiatives to get back in black
After CHS posted a net income loss of $38 million on Wednesday, leadership told investors they have a plan to recover.
AI reduces radiologist workload in mammography clinical trial but expert urges caution
The trial linked the AI-supported screen-reading procedure, ScreenPoint Medical’s Transpara, to a 44% reduction in radiologist workload.
How Henry Ford Health uses data to combat inflation and improve its supply chain
The healthcare and hospital group leverages data to track costs, engage with suppliers and fortify itself against future disruptions.
‘Chaotic’ digital health market needs independent evaluation, new institute says
Independent evaluation could help the healthcare industry figure out which digital health products are backed by evidence, argues Caroline Pearson, executive director of the nonprofit Peterson Center on Healthcare.
U.S reaches record low uninsured rate just prior to Medicaid redeterminations
The uninsured rate fell to a record low in March, but Medicaid eligibility checks could reverse that progress, according to experts.
Cigna checks medical cost growth as Evernorth earnings boosted by GLP-1s
Cigna’s medical costs in the quarter were “well-controlled,” one analyst said, but faced pressure from higher estimated risk-adjustment payments in the ACA individual exchanges.
Amwell lowers 2023 revenue outlook, racks up impairment charge in Q2
The telehealth company’s results are being impacted by churn on Amwell’s legacy platform as it migrates customers to its Converge software, CFO Robert Shepardson said.
Centura fold finalized; CommonSpirit and AdventHealth divvy up hospital portfolio
On Monday, AdventHealth and CommonSpirit announced their joint venture, Centura Health, has officially dissolved after almost three decades.
Humana reports lower-than-feared medical costs, raises MA membership growth outlook
Humana’s stock rose following the earnings, which — along comments from other payers — suggest the uptick in outpatient care flagged earlier in the quarter is moderating.