A co-branded Medicare Advantage health plan launched by Cleveland Clinic and Humana last year will expand to four additional counties, the organizations said Oct. 1.
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CMS is upgrading the Medicare.gov website for plan selection ahead of the Medicare open enrollment period.
Amazon opened a retail store, dubbed "Amazon 4-star," in New York City on Sept. 27.
The transition and adoption of the value-based care model, and implementing and fully utilizing new technology are some of the biggest issues challenging payers this year.
In 2019, 36.7 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are projected to be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, according to recent data released by CMS.
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Leveraging real-time analytics requires healthcare organizations to undergo massive cultural and workflow changes, but the modifications could yield drastic improvements in operational efficiency.
Tempus launched a mobile app that provides physicians with relevant clinical and genomic data when providing treatment in an effort to drive personalized oncology care decisions.
An expected tax break for Humana's new digital health and analytics center in Boston is in limbo after the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council rejected Gov. Charlie Baker's recommended $225,000 tax incentive package, according to The Boston Globe.
Cigna launched a venture to fund startups offering analytics, digital health and care management services, the company said Sept. 12.
The New Jersey Hospital Association launched a new data and informatics center, which will focus on leveraging data to gain a better understanding of New Jersey's health challenges.