Here are five partnerships payers recently struck with providers, technology companies and others.
Care Coordination
Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine is moving all obstetric and neonatal services at its McHenry (Ill.) Hospital to one in Huntley, Ill., according to the Daily Herald.
Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke's health systems, both based in Boise, Idaho, will pause some nonemergency surgeries and procedures amid a COVID-19 surge.
Portland, Ore.-based Crestview Recovery is now in network with Providence Health & Services insurance, according to an Aug. 31 announcement.
Nashville, Tenn.-based insurance startup Clover Health is partnering with Nashville, Tenn.-based Thyme Care to collaborate on cancer care for underserved seniors.
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A partnership between Aetna and ACES is increasing members' access to value-based autism spectrum disorder care.
Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, Pa., owned by Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems, will end surgical and acute inpatient care Sept. 17, but the hospital will continue to offer emergency and outpatient services.
New York City-based startup Alma claims to have cracked the code to get therapists paid adequately by insurers, thereby covering their services for patients.
CareFirst of Maryland and Highmark announced Union Blue, a collaborative health plan tailored for labor unions and their members.
CMS issued new Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program guidance Aug. 30 to increase COVID-19 vaccination and testing.