“Affiliation” is a buzzword in insurer partnerships. It may seem ambiguous, but this is a standard term for nonprofit M&A-type activity. A CareSource spokesperson told Becker’s that the nonprofit does not always use the term “acquisition,” instead calling an agreement…
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Vermont will have the highest average monthly premiums for the lowest-cost Gold-tier marketplace plan in 2026, while Maryland will have the lowest, according to KFF. The national average is $615. Premiums were analyzed using the lowest-cost premium for a 40-year-old…
Vermont will have the highest average monthly premiums for the lowest-cost Bronze-tier marketplace plan in 2026, while Maryland will have the lowest, according to KFF. The national average is $456. Premiums were analyzed using the lowest-cost premium for a 40-year-old…
A Medicare tool for adjusting risk underpredicts mortality and overpredicts spending for rural beneficiaries, according to research from the Philadelphia-based Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. The study, published in the September 2025 issue of…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will no longer offer gym memberships for Medicare beneficiaries at YMCA of the North and at Life Time, as of Jan. 1, both gym operators and the insurer confirmed to Becker’s. About 26,000…
Rising denials and long reimbursement cycles are common complaints — even among practices with leading EHR platforms. Technology alone isn’t solving the revenue challenge. Some practices, however, are seeing a different outcome. By making strategic adjustments to how they manage…
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Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
The data is clear: complexity in our healthcare system leads to poorer outcomes. A report by the Milken Institute found that only 12% of adults in the U.S. are considered to have high health literacy. This directly impacts people’s ability…
Aetna launched a neurodiversity navigation program for select employer-sponsored commercial plans, amid rising demand from employers for inclusive behavioral benefits, with services set to begin Jan. 1. The platform is designed to support neurodivergent members and their families through one-on-one…
Revenue cycle inefficiencies don’t always stem from tech itself. Often, RCM friction stems from how technology is used. Practices with strong EHRs still face persistent challenges: inconsistent revenue, slow payment cycles and rising burnout tied to manual workarounds. This on-demand…
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Mark Herzog
Principal Solutions Specialist, Veradigm
Patients expect clarity, speed and consistency. If a provider can’t deliver, they’ll look for a new one. The problem? Fragmented workflows, siloed tech and friction in routine tasks like scheduling or billing. This whitepaper explores how health systems can use…
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