[ad_1] CVS Health has chosen Rush University System for Health to coordinate care for Medicare beneficiaries at Chicagoland MinuteClinic locations, the companies announced Monday. CVS Health’s accountable care […]
5 things to know about the private equity acquisition of Athenahealth
[ad_1] Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman have completed their acquisition of Athenahealth, the software company announced Tuesday. Here are five things to know about the deal: 1. […]
COVID vaccine during pregnancy may protect babies after birth
[ad_1] COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy can protect babies after they’re born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants, a U.S. government study released Tuesday suggested. The study is the […]
Hartford Healthcare hit with second antitrust lawsuit
[ad_1] Six Connecticut residents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Hartford HealthCare, accusing the not-for-profit health system of anticompetitive business practices that have driven up prices. The […]
Bright HealthCare CEO Simeon Schindelman to resign
[ad_1] Simeon Schindelman, CEO of Bright HealthCare, will resign from his position on March 11 and will be replaced by the company’s chief financial officer, Jay Matushak. Matushak […]
AllianceChicago’s chatbots helped increase childhood immunizations
[ad_1] Chatbots can increase immunization rates for children in vulnerable populations, according to a study published Wednesday. AllianceChicago, a network of more than 70 community health centers in […]
HHS gives $55M to community health centers for virtual care access
[ad_1] The Health Resources and Services Administration has distributed $54.6 million to 29 community health centers as part of its efforts to increase access to telehealh, remote patient […]
Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes
[ad_1] Many office workers will still being required to wear masks in the office and get regularly tested. Front-line workers like store clerks and restaurant staff who were […]
What could Direct Contracting changes look like?
[ad_1] As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services prepares to make a decision on the future of Direct Contracting, the agency will have to weigh how it […]
Anthem partners with digital therapeutic for virtual COVID care
[ad_1] Anthem has partnered with a digital therapeutics startup to launch a care navigation program for COVID-19 patients. The insurer, which runs Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans […]