Amwell, Leidos scores defense contract worth up to $180M
Analysts predict the contract could be worth up to $54 million for Amwell alone over its 22-month term.
FDA prioritizes guidance on AI, cybersecurity, pulse oximeters in stacked schedule for 2024
The administration is ramping up production of medtech guidance, adding 18 draft documents to the list of priorities for the upcoming financial year.
Telehealth could help Medicaid patients treat opioid use disorder, study finds
The report comes weeks after regulators again extended pandemic-era flexibilities on virtual prescriptions of controlled substances.
Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care
Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities on Thursday, warning the rules could cause facilities to close.
Washington hospitals sue state over expanded interpretation of a charity care law
A state hospital association says the updated charity care guidance, which would require facilities to offer subsidized care for patients regardless of residency, risks making Washington a “medical tourism destination.”
Henry Ford, Ascension enter joint venture to create $10.5B system
The no-cash deal will combine Detroit-based Henry Ford Health with Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and create an organization spanning across 550 sites.
Elevance could see $500M quality bonus revenue hit in 2025 from MA star ratings drop
The insurer is actively seeking ways to mitigate the financial impact of its star ratings drop, Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux said during the insurer’s third-quarter earnings call.
Cybersecurity incident prompts Henry Schein to take systems offline, disrupting operations
The incident affected a portion of the medical supply company’s manufacturing and distribution businesses.
Walgreens, Alignment partner on co-branded MA plans
The zero-dollar premium plans will be available in 10 counties in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas starting next year.
Premiums rose 7% for employer-sponsored health coverage in 2023
The average premium was nearly $8,500 for single coverage and nearly $24,000 for family coverage this year, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.