Optum has acquired Kingsport, Tenn.-based Holston Medical Group, WJHL reported Aug. 11. The 200-provider medical group has more than 70 locations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, according to the report. “Holston Medical Group is pleased to join Optum to…
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UnitedHealth Group’s board of directors authorized a $2.21 per-share cash dividend to be paid Sept. 23. The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business Sept. 15, according to an Aug. 23 UnitedHealth…
Effectuated ACA enrollment has increased 13% since 2024 and nearly 93% of enrollees qualify for enhanced premium tax credits, according to an August report from CMS. Six notes:
Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Akron (Ohio) Children‘s Hospital seeks a director of reimbursement and payer analysis. 2.…
Disconnected systems and inefficient workflows often lead to patient frustration, staff dissatisfaction and compliance risk. In today’s complex healthcare environment, outdated communication tools slow decision-making and leave critical messages unanswered, which has negative implications for care quality and patient satisfaction.…
Sep 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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John Poli
Industries Principal, Healthcare, RingCentral
Mike Stowe
Senior Director, Developer Product Marketing, RingCentral
Health First Health Plans has replaced its president, Matthew Gerrell, with its COO, Jamie Forrest, effective immediately, Florida Today reported April 11. “We remain focused on delivering exceptional service to our members, providers, brokers and community partners,” a spokesperson for…
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed legislation banning surprise ground ambulance billing and establishing reimbursement rates insurers must pay for services. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, ambulance providers — whether in-network or out-of-network — will be prohibited from billing patients…
Nearly 6,500 providers have opted out of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement agreement with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, including hospitals owned by some of the largest health systems in the U.S. In October, the Blue Cross Blue Shield…
Hospitals are sunsetting outdated systems but holding onto the data — and with it, the risk. Legacy ERP platforms often store sensitive information like W-2s, salary data and vendor contracts. Yet these systems lack modern security controls and remain vulnerable…
Sep 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Carrie Smallwood
VP Implementation Services, MediQuant
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System and UnitedHealthcare finalized a long-term contract, AL.com reported Aug. 9. “The UAB Health System and UnitedHealthcare have finalized a new three-year health insurance agreement, ensuring continued access to high-quality care for patients…