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Prior authorization has been a bone of contention between payers and providers for some time now. Payers argue that it helps avoid unnecessary care and reduces costs, while providers say it creates administrative…
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Like many insurers, UnitedHealthcare and Optum are dealing with a surge in digital solutions, according to Dr. Debra Nussbaum, senior director of behavioral health at Optum. And they’re trying to make sure the new…
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Fort Health, an integrated behavioral health company, has secured $5.5 million, it announced Tuesday. It will use these funds to bring mental health services into more pediatricians’ offices in the U.S.
New York City-based Fort…
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Maternal mental health conditions are among the most prevalent complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period. There is also a significant economic burden associated with maternal mental health, costing $14 billion annually.
However, there are…
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Reaching underserved communities requires more than just accessible and effective care—it hinges on building trust, a panel of experts emphasized at the Behavioral Health Tech conference in Phoenix on Wednesday.
“We need to build trust…
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Investment in digital youth mental health is on the rise. And for good reason: more than 21% of young Americans battle a mental or behavioral health disorder.
But as more companies enter the space, it’s…
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What’s wrong with healthcare is often discussed. And indeed, there is no shortage of challenges that the industry faces: healthcare disparities, provider burnout, rising costs, lack of access to effective care, you name it.
But…
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At a time when the healthcare industry is battling point solution fatigue, it begs the question: is there still a place for all these solutions?
According to one industry executive —Doba Parushev, the head of…
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The prescription savings platform GoodRx launched its new e-commerce solution on Thursday with over-the-counter birth control pill Opill as its launch partner. It follows another announcement the company made in the women’s health space…
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Hypertension — or high blood pressure — affects about 120 million adults in the U.S. and can lead to heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. There is also a higher prevalence of hypertension…
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