What You Should Know:
- Quantum Health, a provider of healthcare navigation and care coordination, has announced the expansion of its Premier Pharmacy platform to offer self-insured employers a new GLP-1 weight management solution.
- The GLP-1 offering, powered by Vida Health, aims to optimize prescribing patterns, improve clinical outcomes, and provide comprehensive member support for weight loss.
Growing Demand for GLP-1 Medications
The need for effective weight
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Technology
UniDoc Health Acquires Agnes Connect (AMD Telemedicine)
What You Should Know:
- UniDoc Health Corp. announced the acquisition of the Agnes Connect® software from AMD Telemedicine.
- The strategic move strengthens UniDoc's Neil Connect platform and expands its telehealth capabilities.
Acquisition Details
The acquisition includes the Agnes Connect® software, related intellectual property, customer subscriptions, and the "AMD Telemedicine" name and goodwill. Agnes Connect® is a secure, encrypted, cloud-based clinical examination
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FarmboxRx Launches Drivers Health Platform to Tackle Social Determinants of Health
What You Should Know:
- FarmboxRx, a pioneer in utilizing fresh produce as a covered health intervention, has unveiled Drivers Health (DH), a comprehensive social needs solutions platform.
- The platform is designed to address the multifaceted social needs of healthcare members, providing a tailored, omnichannel experience that enhances benefit engagement and overall well-being.
Drivers Health Empowers Members Across Vulnerable Populations
Drivers Health emerges as a critical
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5 Million Adults Could Lose Medicaid Under Work Requirements in 2026
What You Should Know:
- Proposed work requirements for Medicaid could lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance, according to a new analysis by the Urban Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- The analysis projects that 4.6 to 5.2 million adults living in states that expanded Medicaid could lose their coverage in 2026 if work requirements are enacted.
Key Findings
Researchers caution that if work requirements were applied to
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5 Years After The Chaos of COVID-19 Comes A New Era of AI Innovation
Five years ago this week, the COVID-19 pandemic threw our world into chaos. But that chaos also sparked an opportunity and a drive to accelerate innovation, through leveraging artificial intelligence with clinical knowledge in unprecedented ways. The results of these Covid-driven efforts have led to a fuller understanding of our community’s health, enabling the initiation of care further upstream and enhancing management of resources and costs in ways benefiting both patients and providers.
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Zing Health & Strive Health Expand Access to Value-Based Kidney Care
What You Should Know:
- Strive Health, a national leader in value-based kidney care, and Zing Health, a leading Medicare Advantage insurer, have announced the expansion of their existing partnership to deliver specialized kidney care to all eligible members across Zing’s geographical footprint.
- Strive will now support Zing members in Ohio, Tennessee and Mississippi and continue coverage in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Through this expanded partnership, Strive is
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Deerhold & HSBlox Combine Price Transparency & VBC Platforms for Enhanced Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- HSBlox, a leading technology platform for value-based care (VBC) contract management and administration that operationalizes complex contracts, enables transparency, and simplifies communication between stakeholders, and Deerhold, a company offering advanced healthcare data management and solutions to support healthcare price transparency and compliance, today announced a partnership to combine their respective best-in-class capabilities to equip health plans,
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Short-Term Loans for Unexpected Medical Bills: What Patients Need to Know
The increasing cost of healthcare has made unexpected medical bills a significant financial strain. With limited savings, many people seek short-term loans for assistance. While these loans provide quick access to funds, it's important to weigh the potential drawbacks before borrowing.
Securing a loan for medical bills is not a straightforward process of approval and repayment. Patients must grasp the intricacies of loan terms, repayment expectations, and more. This understanding is a
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How Health Tech is Minimizing the Dangers of Silicate Fibers
Tiny threads from harmful materials continue to remain a wellness threat, especially at building sites and shipyards. When disturbed, these drift through the air unnoticed. Over time, breathing in these particles causes serious pulmonary damage. Unfortunately, traditional methods take too long to spot these specks. This leaves workers and others exposed for long durations. Luckily, newer solutions are stepping in to resolve this issue.
Understanding Exposure
Strands from toxic compounds
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Medicaid Expansion Cuts Threaten $80B Loss for Healthcare Providers
What You Should Know:
- A new analysis by the Urban Institute, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, reveals that healthcare providers in 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility would face significant financial losses if federal funding for Medicaid expansion programs is cut.
- The potential drop in federal support could lead to nearly 11 million people losing health insurance coverage, triggering an $80B reduction in revenue for healthcare providers by
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