The health insurance industry finds itself in a precarious position as major players report staggering financial losses within government-funded programs such as Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. Once considered stable revenue streams, these programs
In a significant stride toward reshaping the landscape of American health care, the Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF) has recently expanded its roster by adding two prominent organizations to its membership, marking a pivotal moment for the collaborative group. This development
In the intricate web of modern healthcare, a pressing issue has emerged that impacts countless patients and providers alike: the delayed transfer of Medicare Advantage (MA) patients from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). These delays, often extending several days beyond what
Imagine a healthcare system where the focus shifts from merely treating symptoms to prioritizing long-term patient outcomes, especially for complex conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib), which affects millions and often leads to severe complications such as stroke and heart failure. This
In a striking move to address soaring prescription drug costs, Florida has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to import cheaper medications from Canada, becoming the first state to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for such a program in early 2024. However, this
The U.S. healthcare system finds itself at a pivotal moment, wrestling with the pressing need to transition from outdated fee-for-service models to value-based care frameworks that emphasize quality and outcomes over the sheer volume of services provided. At the Digital Medicine Society’s
