Use of a grocery card benefit by Medicare Advantage dual-eligible enrollees correlated to increased office visits, according to an October study from the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute. “If you’re not as concerned about procuring food … you have more…
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The Blue Cross Blue Shield system is made up of more than 30 independent and locally operated companies. While they share branding and licensing through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, each plan typically functions as its own entity with…
EHR transitions are never simple. For physician groups and ASCs, fewer resources and tighter margins raise the stakes even higher. In this webinar, MediQuant will share real-world insights, lessons learned, and anecdotes drawn from years of experience helping healthcare organizations…
Dec 16, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Wayne Trochmann
Corporate Director, Partnerships, MediQuant
Mantai Murry
Head of IT, Prince George’s County Health Department
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins is convening with health plans, health systems, policymakers and patients to further high-value care, according to a document shared with Becker’s on Nov. 7. “The purpose of this convening proposal is to create sustainable improvements in healthcare…
The demand for autism care is rising, but the specialists who provide it are burning out. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are at the heart of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a widely used therapy model for individuals with autism and…
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Chris DeRosa, Cigna’s Executive Vice President of Business Improvement and Innovation, retired after more than two decades in leadership positions with the company. Mr. DeRosa had served in his most recent role since March and previously served as president of…
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association filed a lawsuit against Medical Lien Pros Nov. 5, alleging the company improperly registered the name “Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.” Community Insurance Co., a plaintiff in the case, does business in…
The nation’s largest payers have filed their third-quarter earnings reports, revealing which companies recorded the largest profits for the three months ended Sept. 30. 1. UnitedHealth Group: $2.3 billion Total net income in the third quarter was $2.3 billion. UnitedHealthcare’s…
Acute pain management remains fragmented across hospitals and departments. Protocols vary by unit. Teams operate in silos. Nonopioid options are underused. Patients fall through the cracks — especially during transitions of care. Without a coordinated approach, health systems face higher…
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CMS is set to launch a pricing model in January that could reshape Medicaid drug costs by aligning them with rates seen in other high-income countries. Eight things to know: 1. The program allows participating drug manufacturers to offer Medicaid…