Function Health raised a $298 million Series B round, pushing its valuation into unicorn territory at $2.5 billion. The Austin-based startup offers subscribers access to more than 160 lab tests, as well as imaging.
Shared savings programs are appealing in theory, but the incentives are too weak and unpredictable to support a scalable business model for hospitals, said Patrick Runnels, chief medical officer of University Hospitals.
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
As HRSA launches a new rebate-based model meant to boost oversight, experts warned that it could instead burden smaller providers and fail to address the program’s deeper flaws.
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Metsera called the arguments ‘nonsense’ and said Pfizer is trying to buy the obesity drug developer for less than what Novo is willing to pay.
With federal PBM reform stalled, states like California are stepping up with laws like SB 41 to boost transparency and lower drug costs.
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The expiration of ACA tax credits could drive up premiums across marketplace and commercial insurance plans, a Cigna executive warned.
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Providers increasingly accuse payers of delaying and denying reimbursement for claims. Now, UnitedHealth Group's Optum subsidiary is hoping to change the dynamic through what they claim is a real-time claims management program leveraging tech.
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CMS’ new $50 billion rural health fund seeks to help rural providers sustain care in their communities over the next five years. However, experts believe the program will not be enough to stabilize the finances of rural hospitals.
The CEO is facing a jury trial over allegations that he fraudulently enriched himself and his family while managing the senior-focused primary care company.
He said CMS is shifting its fraud strategy to follow the flow of money rather than just individual offenders in an effort to ensure health dollars are used for legitimate care.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Hawaii have gone on strike, demanding safer staffing levels and higher pay.
Insurers are cutting coverage for costly GLP-1 weight loss drugs, sparking backlash from advocates who say they're vital for treating obesity.