MedCity News interviewed CEOs of public companies, entrepreneurs, VCs and payers at the HLTH conference that concluded last week. They had a range of answers to the question. But one common theme emerged: everyone, currently, has a vise-like grip on expenditure.
Phone calls account for 70% of people's first point of contact with a health system, so hospitals have sought to implement software that balances the need for speedy automation with intelligent systems that anticipate and best serve patient and care giver needs.
INVEST 2023 will unite innovative startups, active investors as well as forward-thinking healthcare providers, payers and life science companies. Join us for exclusive networking opportunities and engaging content that highlights the opportunities and challenges the industry faces as it continues to evolve.
By Stephanie Baum Tuesday, November 22, 2022 7:30 AM
We're now accepting applications for INVEST Pitch Perfect, scheduled for May 22-24 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago. The contest will spotlight novel healthcare startups across five categories: biopharma, diagnostics, medical devices, health tech: consumers/employers, health tech: payers/providers. Register and submit your application today.
By Frank Vinluan Monday, November 21, 2022 7:09 PM
Telaria is developing a gene therapy for the rare skin disorder recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The company was formed by Replay, a gene therapy biotech that forms subsidiaries that leverage its platform technologies for writing and delivering genetic medicines.
When the federal government enacted the No Surprises Act to lessen payment disputes between a patient or a health insurance plan and a provider, the government projected 22,000 disputes in 2022. However, between just April and September there were more than 90,000 disputes filed.
CardieX, a cardiovascular technology company based in both Australia and Illinois, recently acquired Blumio, a San Mateo, California-based startup focused on cardiovascular sensors. The deal will advance both companies' vision to accurately and easily measure blood pressure without relying on the use of a cuff.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, November 21, 2022 5:49 PM
Uncertainty, benefits navigation, cost and innovation are some of the key challenges ahead for those in the employee health benefits space. Executives made these comments last week during the HLTH conference in Las Vegas.
By Marissa Plescia Monday, November 21, 2022 5:04 PM
Through the partnership, AARP members are able to purchase prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids through UnitedHealthcare Hearing. They'll also be able to receive free hearing tests.
To Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, it's helpful to think about telehealth like an e-scooter, because virtual care is just one tool in the toolbox. For example, you wouldn't use an e-scooter to get to the airport, but you might use it to visit a friend who lives a mile away. Similarly, you wouldn't use telehealth to get a colonoscopy, but you might use it for a follow-up visit with your gastroenterologist.
By Frank Vinluan Monday, November 21, 2022 1:38 PM
Merck is acquiring Imago BioSciences, a clinical-stage biotech whose lead drug is in development for myelofibrosis and other blood cancers. The deal gives the pharmaceutical giant a small molecule that could provide an alternative to a class of drugs that introduce dangerous side effects.
By Yusuf Sherwani Monday, November 21, 2022 1:20 PM
Compared to other areas of healthcare, behavioral health has been slow to adopt VBC models — even though they will further expand access to behavioral health services, remove barriers to care, and improve the quality of mental health and substance use care.
By Bent Philipson Monday, November 21, 2022 9:00 AM
These past two years have emphasized the importance of technology more than ever before. As more seniors embrace the benefits of technology, SNFs and long-term care centers have a responsibility to their residents to implement life-changing and life-saving smart tech that's revolutionizing senior care.
Today, the pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a rapid and dynamic transformation. Successful contract management plays an instrumental role in navigating this landscape.
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