A new peer-reviewed study analyzed real-world data from patients of a large, risk-bearing provider, who were also covered by one of New Jersey’s largest health plans. It found that a non-invasive, home-based treatment for knee and back pain reduced musculoskeletal…
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Amar Desai, MD, is out as CEO of Optum Health, Bloomberg reported June 26. Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum, will also take over as CEO of Optum’s health division, Bloomberg reported, citing an internal memo. Dr. Desai will remain…
An Ohio state judge has temporarily barred a Texas-based insurer that sold health insurance plans to retired law enforcement and fire personnel from operating in the state due to violations of insurance laws. On June 25, a Franklin County judge…
Learn how to unlock interoperability and CMS readiness with the infrastructure you already have. Slow, outdated infrastructure is putting payer-provider organizations at risk of falling behind on upcoming CMS mandates for interoperability, patient access, and prior authorization. And these regulations,…
Jul 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago
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Joerg Schwarz
Senior Director for Healthcare Interoperability Solutions and Strategy, Infor
Chris Smith, MS
Enterprise Architect, Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Effective data interoperability in healthcare is no longer an optional enhancement; it’s an essential function for modern medical systems. With its potential to significantly improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes, interoperability ensures seamless communication between diverse healthcare systems. Federal mandates…
Amid disruption and profound tech-driven transformation, health systems are under enormous pressure to do two difficult things at once: optimize the core business and transform operational models to thrive in the future. LifeBridge Health, in collaboration with Huron, has done…
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed a key provision from the state’s budget plan that would have required coverage of weight loss medications for state employees and their dependents for the upcoming fiscal year, citing concerns over long-term costs. The…
Clear answers to questions are the top driver of members’ experience with their insurers, according to a report from Forrester. The research firm scored insurers on the brand experience index, which measures customers’ and noncustomers’ brand perception, and customer experience…
GuideWell, the parent company of Florida Blue and several health services companies, was ranked on the Fortune 500 for the first time. Guidewell, a not-for-profit mutual holding company, was ranked No. 136 on the list. In a June 25 LinkedIn…
Clinically relevant information — including referral letters, faxes and discharge notes — often exist in unstructured formats. The result: care delays, manual review overload and untapped reimbursement. However, some health systems are now using tech to unlock structured insights from…
Aug 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Mauricio Garcia Jacques
CEO & Founder