Plus, Ascension wraps fiscal year with $2.7B loss

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Sep 23, 2023

Fierce Healthcare's most influential minority executives in healthcare for 2023


Elevance Health's CarelonRx launches new drug discount program 


Ascension wraps the year with $2.7B loss thanks to higher expenses, one-time impairment loss


Michigan Blues chief announces retirement day after 1K workers go on strike 


Oracle Health integrates generative AI, voice tech into EHR system to automate medical note-taking - Paige Minemyer

 

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Fierce Healthcare's most influential minority executives in healthcare for 2023

We are honoring leaders who have made a measurable impact on healthcare in the past year and have a demonstrated track record in paving the way forward for others. These leaders have shown examples of innovation, passion and ingenuity.
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Sep
Philadelphia, PA
 

Top Stories

Elevance Health's CarelonRx launches new drug discount program

Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager, CarelonRx, is launching a new program that aims to make it easier for members to access drug discounts at the pharmacy counter.

Ascension wraps the year with $2.7B loss thanks to higher expenses, one-time impairment loss

Discarding a $1.5 billion one-time write-down still left the Catholic giant with a $1.55 billion loss from recurring operations.

Michigan Blues chief announces retirement day after 1K workers go on strike

Daniel J. Loepp, the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, announced his departure date the day after workers at the insurer went on strike.

Oracle Health integrates generative AI, voice tech into EHR system to automate medical note-taking

Software giant Oracle has integrated generative AI services into its Cerner EHR system as health tech companies race to harness this cutting-edge tech for providers. The use of AI will help reduce physician "pajama time," Oracle executives said Tuesday.

Zocdoc launches free suite of tools for docs to engage patients, save time on admin tasks

Zocdoc Practice Solutions is available to any practice or provider, regardless of whether they are on Zocdoc. Providers will also be able to use the tools for free for all of their patients, not just those who book through Zocdoc.

Intermountain's Select Health joins forces with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs

Select Health members will have access to more than 1,000 prescription products, including those for high blood pressure, certain cancers, dementia, asthma, diabetes and more.

Up-and-coming physicians even more burned out than their senior colleagues, survey finds

Medical students—and, in some cases, residents—more frequently reported mental health difficulties than practicing physicians, among whom feelings of burnout remain well above pre-pandemic rates.

Low-income seniors report deceptive Medicare marketing: study

Fraudulent marketing practices are affecting low-income seniors looking for Medicare plans more than higher-income seniors, a new study has found.

Equip nabs additional investment to expand virtual eating disorder treatment services to adult patients

Equip banked an additional investment from General Catalyst to fuel its growth as it expands its virtual eating disorder therapy services to adults.
 
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The 5 stages of building a modern healthcare contact center ebook

Patient expectations for great experiences are higher than ever, but fragmented patient journeys across channels and data silos are impacting patient experience, acquisition, and loyalty. Here is what your organization can do to match patient expectations.
 
 

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