Hospital organizations across the United States have submitted comprehensive feedback challenging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) rule for fiscal year 2026. The public comment period,…
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What You Should Know:
– Two whistleblowers, represented by Whistleblower Aid, have produced significant evidence alleging that Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), is engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare…
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For the 168th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are talking about CMS' request for input on technology to improve medicine! We kick this episode off by sharing our thoughts on CMS's…
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What You Should Know:
– Amazon Pharmacy announced two significant enhancements designed to make medication management simpler, more accessible, and more convenient for millions of customers across the U.S..
– The company has…
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Pyx Health, which offers a mobile platform to address loneliness and social isolation within the healthcare and social services sector, has acquired tech-enabled food delivery company FarmboxRx. Arizona-based Pyx Health offers a mentor-driven care navigation…
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HHS Launches Groundbreaking Data Sharing Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched groundbreaking initiatives to transform healthcare data sharing. These efforts focus on reducing administrative burdens while empowering Medicare enrollees to…
Dreem Health, a digital sleep clinic managed by The Sunrise Group, announced a partnership with Humana to increase the health insurer’s members’ access to Dreem Health’s sleep technologies and services.Humana members will have coverage…
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What You Should Know:
– Walmart today announced new digital innovations designed to transform the healthcare shopping experience, specifically aiding customers in maximizing their Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits.
– In a first for retail, select customers…
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Ashish V. Shah, Founder and CEO of Dina
The Medicare Advantage (MA) market is at a tipping point, with more than half of all seniors enrolled in an MA plan for their healthcare. Utilization of…
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Understanding the Prescription Drug Access Challenge
Prescription drug coverage has become increasingly restrictive across all major insurance types, creating significant barriers for American patients seeking essential medications. Recent research reveals that healthcare consumers face unprecedented…
