Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

The public health emergency enacted during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue past January 2023. 

Health Care Service Corporation launches virtual primary care

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, has launched a virtual primary care offering in two states.

September 14, 2022
Medicare money payment physician. The CardioVascular Coalition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have both issued new statements highlighting their issues with the 2024 MPFS proposed rule. 

Mental healthcare network Alma raises $130M

Alma, a membership-based network focused on mental healthcare, has raised $130 million in a Series D funding round. The network nabbed investments from some big names, including Cigna Ventures.

August 29, 2022
pain pills opioids

Cigna adds partners for opioid use disorder treatment

Cigna has teamed up with Bicycle Health to add coverage for virtual opioid use disorder treatment to Cigna plan customers.

August 29, 2022

AI identifies Parkinson’s from breathing patterns

The tool could help alleviate the disease onset gap between when symptoms of Parkinson’s first appear and when most people receive a diagnosis.

August 23, 2022

CVS Health seeks acquisition of Signify Health

News of the deal comes after reports that Signify Health is exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale.

August 8, 2022

Ochsner Health finalizes merger with Rush

Ochsner gains seven hospitals under the deal, and the combined entity will be called Ochsner Rush Health.

August 2, 2022

Patient privacy concerns are rising

92% of patients believe privacy is a right and their health data should not be available for purchase by corporations or other individuals.

July 25, 2022
justice-2071539_1920.jpg

DOJ makes 36 arrests in $1.2B telemedicine fraud scheme

Defendants in the case allegedly defrauded CMS for millions of dollars that were spent on luxury vehicles, real estate and more.

July 22, 2022

Around the web

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient. 

Trimed Popup
Trimed Popup