The COVID-19 pandemic cemented virtual care as a clinical mainstay. Now, health systems are shifting from survival mode to long-term strategy. But scaling telehealth sustainably demands more than new tech. It requires integrated staffing, standardized workflows and a sharp focus…
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Elevance Health has agreed to a $12.9 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that accused the company of improperly denying coverage for residential treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The lawsuit was originally filed in April…
Centene has pulled its earnings guidance for 2025, citing higher aggregate ACA market morbidity. In a July 1 regulatory filing, Centene said it received data from consulting firm Wakely indicating overall marketplace growth in 22 of its 29 marketplace states…
The affordability of employer-sponsored health insurance varies significantly by household income, according to a report from the Peterson-KFF Health System tracker. Average employer-sponsored insurance premiums have increased by 24% over the past five years, though deductibles have remained steady, according…
Ohio ended GLP-1 coverage for weight loss under its state employee health plan on July 1. Any current prior authorizations for medications will be honored until they expire, and GLP-1 medications prescribed for diabetes will continue to be covered. Several…
Representatives from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care testified before a state committee on June 30 regarding a disagreement over reimbursement rates. Since April, MU Health Care’s physicians and facilities have been out of…
More than half of U.S. hospital facilities are over 50 years old, with $390 billion in deferred maintenance accumulating risk year over year. Aging HVAC, chillers and mechanical systems are more than operational headaches — they threaten care delivery and…
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Groups representing insurers are urging the House of Representatives to rollback steep Medicaid cuts passed by the Senate. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a 1,000+ page budget reconciliation package, passed the Senate July 1. The Senate version would cut…
Ambulatory surgery centers are under growing pressure to manage tighter margins and complex payer rules. But fragmented revenue cycle management processes — from eligibility checks to charge capture — are quietly eroding revenue. This webinar will explore how leading surgical…
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Elaine Dunn
Chief Administrative Officer, nimble solutions
Stacie Fults
Senior Vice President, Client Development, nimble solutions
AI is no longer an emerging trend. From clinical workflows to operational strategy, it’s fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered and managed. Health systems that delay building AI literacy risk falling behind as others gain an edge in efficiency, patient…
Presented by:
Patrick A. Woodard, MHA, MD
Chief Information Officer, Monument Health
Lindsey Jarrell, MS
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Healthlink Advisors
