Investigation reveals UnitedHealth, Cigna, Aetna made millions in fees from out-of-network claims
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Major insurers made millions in fees by using MultiPlan, a data analytics
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Month: April 2024
Montana VA’s new mobile mental health service
(Source - news.va.gov) Montana VA launched a new mobile medical unit in March to expand mental health treatment access to
Read MoreDoctors Take On Dental Duties to Reach Low-Income and Uninsured Patients
(By Kate Ruder for KFF Health News) DENVER — Pediatrician Patricia Braun and her team saw roughly 100 children at
Read MoreNavy Veteran turns his life around with a second chance from VA
(Source - news.va.gov) Navy Veteran Tim Healy knows something about second chances. In 2009, he was facing his third strike
Read MoreTop PBMs by 2023 market share
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Three pharmacy benefit managers accounted for nearly 80% of all prescription claims
Read MoreAfter Public Push, CMS Curbs Health Insurance Agents’ Access to Consumer SSNs
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Until last week, the system that is used to enroll people in federal
Read MorePTSD resources for active duty, National Guard and Reserve
(Source - news.va.gov) In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses the unique challenges faced
Read MoreCMS finalizes 2025 Medicare Advantage rule: 11 key updates
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS issued its final 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule April
Read MoreLarge trial challenges common practice of prescribing beta blockers after heart attack
By Elaine Chen for ST A T) ATLANTA — Beta blockers are a mainstay in cardiovascular treatment, frequently given to
Read MoreOzempic predecessor may slow Parkinson’s progression, new study shows
By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review on April 4, 2024 A small study has found lixisenatide, a GLP-1 made
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