Ground ambulance billing committee skeptical of IDR process
A key congressional advisory group met on Wednesday to deliberate preventing unexpected bills after medical transport, but said the status quo dispute resolution process isn’t the solution.
Epic, AI startup Abridge partner in third-party developer program
The Partners and Pals programs are new versions of the EHR vendor’s App Market, which was shut down for renovations late last year.
Appeals court rules to limit abortion pill access
Federal judges disagreed with a lower court decision suspending the pill’s approval, but said recent changes that loosened prescribing rules should be rolled back.
Kroger, Intermountain subsidiary Select Health launch co-branded MA plan
It’s the grocery chain’s third MA plan in partnership with a health insurer. Kroger also operates plans with Elevance and Priority Health.
Physicians used social media to spread COVID misinformation to thousands, report finds
Some physicians played a role in spreading COVID-19 misinformation by posting erroneous information on social media, according to a JAMA study.
Labcorp scoops up Tufts Medicine outreach lab, continuing buying spree
As the laboratory services giant continues its acquisition streak, hundreds of employees will be let go at the Boston-based academic health system.
Definitive Healthcare acquires data analytics startup Populi for $52M
The deal comes weeks after Definitive announced layoffs.
Mass General Brigham posts positive operating margin in Q3 after high 2022 losses
The Boston-based health system posted an improvement in revenue and operating income after it was placed on a financial improvement plan by the state last year.
Amazon Pharmacy expands insulin manufacturer coupons
Amazon began automatically applying manufacturer coupons for some drugs in March, and is now adding new discounts for diabetes-related products.
Google expands AI mammography deal with iCAD
The amendment expands the original licensing agreement to 20 years and could allow the AI system to serve as a second reader.