AHA: Hospitals' experience with commercial insurers is worsening

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES AHA: 78% of Hospitals Say Experience With Commercial Insurers Is Worsening Less than 1% of hospitals and health systems said their relationship is improving and the rest said it has stayed the same. The American Hospital Association specifically called out commercial insurers for their practices on prior authorization and claims denials and delays. Sponsored Content Discover endless possibilities to transform healthcare From Microsoft Emerging trends and disruptors are shaking the healthcare industry. While patient expectations rise, workers are in short supply and there's a pressing need to create an integrated system. How are industry leaders taking action? Explore on-demand sessions from the digital Microsoft Envision: US Healthcare Summit >Convergence of MedTech and Health Tech >How payers are using predictive analytics and virtual care to improve care delivery >Improving Patient and Provider Experience >Digital ecosystems and how to future proof supply chains AstraZeneca & Sanofi Win European Nod for RSV-Preventing Drug for Infants By Frank Vinluan Friday, November 4, 2022 5:40 PM AstraZeneca already has a respiratory syncytial virus antibody drug on the market for premature babies. But the approval of Beyfortus, which was developed with Sanofi, covers all infants broadly and it protects during the entire RSV season with just a single shot. Read more » Adding Accessibility Features to Digital Health Technologies: Enhancing Inclusion and the Patient Experience By Kelly Dumais Friday, November 4, 2022 5:21 PM A clinical trial population should mimic the patient population that will ultimately use the therapy […] Read more » It's Time the Healthcare Industry Invests in Resiliency Strategies. Medical Technologies Should Be the First Step. By Angel Rodriguez Friday, November 4, 2022 3:45 PM As supply chain disruptions continue to threaten public health, it's time to think about how we should use technology to build a stronger, more resilient system. Read more » Guaranteed's Funding Nears $10M on Journey to Improve End-of-Life Care By Katie Adams Friday, November 4, 2022 2:10 PM Tech-enabled hospice provider Guaranteed recently closed a $6.5 million seed round, bringing its total funding to $9.25 million. Jessica McGlory founded the startup a year ago so that patients and their families can have more dignified and holistic end-of-life care experiences than what she and her father went through. Read more » 3 Lessons From Israel's World-leading Clinical Data-sharing System By Omer Dror Friday, November 4, 2022 1:30 PM Israel has a powerful tech ecosystem combined with practical government support. The nation's leaders don't tell entrepreneurs what to do — but they do provide clarity around the challenges that the healthcare sector is facing, and help gently steer innovation in the right direction. Read more » Here Are 3 Ways Health Plans Can Avoid Member Abrasion By Louise Briguglio Friday, November 4, 2022 9:02 AM Member churn isn't good for anyone. It negatively affects health plan performance, making it less likely that members are getting the care they need. Read more » Homecare & Health Equity: The Rx for Reaching Underserved Populations By Stephen Vaccaro Friday, November 4, 2022 9:00 AM Empowering a high-quality homecare workforce with the skills and technologies they need is just the prescription the nation needs to address the health inequities that have been plaguing our underserved populations. Read more » Guide to Pharmaceutical Contract Management Excellence Today, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a rapid and dynamic transformation. Successful contract management plays an instrumental role in navigating this landscape. Download this FREE eBook to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails