While discussing learnings from COVID-19, Dr. Tamsin Brown, a lead at NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur Programme and ORCHA, says the pandemic led to a mindset shift among patients and clinicians regarding digital tools and apps.  

Ahead of this year’s open enrollment, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is teaming with Maven Clinic to launch a new family building and maternity support program. It includes a personalized digital care app to help guide members through family planning, including different paths to parenthood, pregnancy, postpartum and pediatrics.

The COVID-19 pandemic, followed by continued workforce and inflationary costs, has financially strained hospitals and health systems. 

Humana is set to acquire Wisconsin-based managed care organization Inclusa in an effort to expand its Medicaid presence in that state. Inclusa provides long-term care services and supports to approximately 16,600 older adults and adults with disabilities through the state’s Family Care program.