Plus, Teladoc forecasts slower growth in saturated market

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Feb 24, 2024

Hospitals should consider disconnecting from Optum amid cyberattack: AHA


Community Health Systems discloses DOJ investigation


Teladoc forecasts slower growth in saturated telehealth market, focuses on boosting bottom line


Surprise billing disputes continue to far outpace federal estimates: CMS


MA governor orders Steward Health Care to disclose withheld financial documents, says it must exit state 'as soon as possible' - Paige Minemyer

 

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Hospitals should consider disconnecting from Optum amid cyberattack: AHA

Change Healthcare is mitigating a "cybersecurity issue" that began Wednesday, and details remain scant.
 

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Community Health Systems discloses DOJ investigation

Word of the Civil Investigative Demand received in January comes alongside a tough fourth quarter and likely divestitures.

Teladoc forecasts slower growth in saturated telehealth market, focuses on boosting bottom line

Teladoc offered a weaker-than-expected forecast for 2024, projecting slower revenue growth as the telehealth market has become crowded with digital health players. The company is focused on boosting its profitability and steady growth for chronic condition and mental health services.

Surprise billing disputes continue to far outpace federal estimates: CMS

The number of balance billing disputes reaching arbitration is far higher than federal projections suggested, according to new data from the Biden administration.

MA governor orders Steward Health Care to disclose withheld financial documents, says it must exit state 'as soon as possible'

In a Tuesday letter to the embattled for-profit's CEO, Governor Maura Healey gave a three-day deadline to produce audited financial documents and threatened to freeze any facilities where staffing and supply levels are insufficient.

'A giant unknown': What the alleged $2B Medicare catheter fraud scheme means for ACOs

ACOs could face lasting financial difficulties because of a recent, alleged $2 billion Medicare catheter fraud scheme. Experts worry this could be just the beginning.

Oula, backed by Chelsea Clinton, banks $28M to build out maternity care clinics

Offering a hybrid of in-person clinic care and virtual care, Oula has offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan and plans to open a third in Morningside Heights in partnership with Mount Sinai West later this year. 

Many disproportionate share hospitals face lower Medicaid payments under new final rule

Published Tuesday and set to go into effect in two months, the final rule limits the calculation of a hospitals Medicaid shortfall to beneficiaries with Medicaid as their primary payer.

Brightside Health partnering with Medicare, Blues plans, CareOregon

Mental health provider Brightside Health bolstered its partnerships with Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage contracts throughout the country.

UnitedHealth, HAC study: How social health factors impact employer plans

Given the impact that social factors have on overall health, employers can better manage costs and outcomes by embracing deeper, population-level data analysis, according to a new white paper.
 
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This white paper looks at how generative AI is changing the healthcare industry and where generative AI can have a big impact on a healthcare company’s business. Insights are shared on why data management and architecture are the essential first steps all healthcare organizations must take to build and deploy scalable and responsible generative AI solutions that produce true business value.

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