At 94%, the vast majority of patients are satisfied with their experience pursuing virtual primary care, and nearly four in five (79%) say it has allowed them to take charge of their health, according to a new survey released by Elevance Health, formerly Anthem.
Walgreens’ VillageMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD, a provider of primary, specialty and urgent care. The transaction is valued at approximately $8.9 billion with investments from Walgreens Boots Alliance and an affiliate of Evernorth, itself a subsidiary of Cigna Corporation.
Yamin Durrani, CEO of Kami Vision, explains the company’s new tech for AI-based fall-detection for elder care. Home cameras detect a fall, then the system notifies interested parties, all while prioritizing privacy.
A number of states have been hit with complaints about Medicare Advantage marketing, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services saying the number of Medicare beneficiary complaints about private sector marketing for Medicare Advantage plans more than doubled from 2020 to 2021.
The Children’s Hospital Association has sent a letter to Congressional leaders highlighting what it sees as the top end-of-year priorities for children’s healthcare in the U.S., including increased mental health funding and workforce and coverage protections.
Dr. Holly Dubois, chief clinical officer at digital mental health company Mindstrong, discusses the place of virtual care and points to a telemedicine program designed for suicide prevention for veterans.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a surge in flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and other viral infections this season, especially among children and older adults.
Dr. Darshak Sanghavi, a member of the Obama administration and global chief medical officer at Babylon, has experience in the private sector and with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Unsustainable healthcare costs thwart employer efforts to attract and retain talent as 73% said it crowds out salary and wage increases, and 82% report it impacts ability to remain competitive. These are among the findings of the latest survey of more than 150 employers conducted by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and its […]
The majority of Medicare Advantage markets are highly concentrated, and according to the American Medical Association, this can have a detrimental effect on both patients and doctors.