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Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

The White House has taken another step to improve women’s health. After launching a women’s health research initiative in November and announcing a $100 million investment in February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday that will allocate $12 billion to improve women’s health research and innovation. Several women’s health leaders are coming out …

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UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift, a behavioral health company, announced Monday that it has acquired TAO Connect, a mental health company for higher education organizations. Based in Tampa, Florida UpLift offers virtual access to talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management services. It has a national network of nearly 2,000 providers and accepts insurance, including from Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. …

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Morgan Health: ‘Serious inconsistencies’ exist in employer-sponsored insurance

Morgan Health: ‘Serious inconsistencies’ exist in employer-sponsored insurance

Although employers have made significant investments in the health care of their employees, there are still “clear disparities” when it comes to access and outcomes, according to a recent report from Morgan Healtha JPMorgan business unit focused on employer-sponsored insurance. The report is based on 2021 data from three nationally representative surveys: the National Health …

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Talkspace, a cycling health partner to support patients with opiate use disorder

Talkspace, a cycling health partner to support patients with opiate use disorder

regarding 7.7 million adults have a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health condition, but more than half receive no treatment. A new digital health partnership is launching to support this population. Telemental Health Provider Space for conversations merges with Bike healthopiate use disorder virtual provider the companies announced Tuesday. New York-based Talkspace offers therapy, …

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How employers can manage rising insurance costs

How employers can manage rising insurance costs

Employer-provided insurance costs are projected to rise 7 percent in 2024. And the consequences are dire. By 2022, about half of US adults report having difficulty paying for health care. Whether you’re an employer paying your employees’ premiums or a patient about to hit your out-of-pocket maximum, chances are you’re feeling the burden. There’s no …

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How to navigate the new realities of home health budget pressures

How to navigate the new realities of home health budget pressures

When the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final payment rule for CY 2024, home health care providers once again faced a familiar fiscal challenge. Home Health’s 2.89% cut—notably less than the Biden administration’s proposed 5.1% cut—is a familiar reality for providers in this key sector. Home care budgets are often …

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What is the industry’s position on Virtual First Health Plans?

What is the industry’s position on Virtual First Health Plans?

A few years ago, the pandemic catalyzed a new era of “virtual-first” healthcare — often understood as a care delivery model in which providers use online platforms, telemedicine centers and other digital tools to deliver medical services such as consultations, diagnostics and refills with a prescription. A week ago, HLTH host of a webinar in …

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Deloitte: 7 Trends Shaping Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2024

Deloitte: 7 Trends Shaping Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2024

The healthcare and life sciences landscape is changing rapidly, impacted by the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Several trends are emerging in 2024 that could significantly impact the industry, said Dr. Asif Dhar, US head of life sciences and healthcare at Deloitte, on Tuesday report. Here are seven key trends likely to shape healthcare in …

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