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  • Is Interoperability Tech Worth the Investment? Experts Say Yes for 3 Reasons

    Is Interoperability Tech Worth the Investment? Experts Say Yes for 3 Reasons Panelists at a recent healthcare conference expressed optimism about the automation technology that health plans, pharmacy benefit managers and providers can adopt to facilitate real-time data sharing. They said that such technology has potential to improve medication adherence, reduce costs and save time…

  • Talkspace Launches New Mental Health Portal for Employers

    Talkspace Launches New Mental Health Portal for Employers Talkspace’s new product, Talkspace Engage, aims to help employers promote their mental health benefits to their employees. It allows employers to easily share mental health resources and virtual classes led by Talkspace clinicians. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds Talkspace’s new product, Talkspace Engage,…

  • Health Transformation Alliance Teams up With Cognoa for Autism Diagnostic Device

    Health Transformation Alliance Teams up With Cognoa for Autism Diagnostic Device Cognoa’s Canvas Dx product is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and assists healthcare providers in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder for children ages 18 months through 72 months. Members of Health Transformation Alliance can now add Canvas Dx to their benefit plans. Information…

  • HHS Aims To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Through 3 New Models

    HHS Aims To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Through 3 New Models The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced three models Tuesday that will be tested by the CMS Innovation Center and aim to lower prescription drug costs. The models, which include access to $2 generic drugs, build on the Inflation Reduction Act of…

  • Report: Primary Care Physicians Are Addressing Mental Health Concerns More Frequently

    Report: Primary Care Physicians Are Addressing Mental Health Concerns More Frequently The Health Affairs study found that in 2006, 10.7% of primary care visits addressed mental health concerns, compared 15.9% by 2016 and 2018, representing a 50% increase. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds The Health Affairs study found that in 2006,…

  • Study: Pregnant Rural Residents Often Have Worse Insurance Coverage Than Urban

    Study: Pregnant Rural Residents Often Have Worse Insurance Coverage Than Urban A Michigan Medicine study found that rural residents had higher rates of uninsurance before, during and after pregnancy than urban residents. There were also significant disparities among Hispanic and Indigenous populations, the study found. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds A…

  • UnitedHealthcare Launches Rewards Program With Wearable Devices

    UnitedHealthcare Launches Rewards Program With Wearable Devices UnitedHealthcare Rewards members can earn up to $1,000 per year by meeting daily activity goals, tracking sleep and fulfilling other one-time health activities. The program is intended to incentivize healthy habits, the insurer said. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds UnitedHealthcare Rewards members can earn…

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