UnitedHealth Group has completed its acquisition of home health and hospice provider Amedisys in a deal valued at $101 per share in cash. The transaction, which closed on Aug. 14, makes Amedisys a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth and removes…
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The coming year is expected to be an even more “intense and disruptive” period for Medicare Advantage, as rising utilization, pharmacy costs and shifting market dynamics put new pressure on plans, while also creating opportunities for provider-sponsored models. Becker’s connected…
A New York man has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking after allegedly harassing and sending threatening voicemail messages to a family member of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, federal authorities said Aug. 13. Between December 4 and 7, 2024,…
Rising demand for behavioral healthcare services is colliding with staff shortages, leaving many organizations struggling to keep up. Rogers Behavioral Health found a different path, using clinical-grade AI to transform its intake process. By embedding AI into front-door workflows, Rogers…
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Despite years of wellness-focused interventions, burnout remains a top threat to clinician retention, care quality and staff morale. Many health systems struggle to turn well-being efforts into lasting change. In this on-demand webinar, leaders from Jefferson Health and Kaiser Permanente…
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Nicole Escobedo
Senior Director, Clinician Well-being Jefferson Health
Mary Pan, MD
Chief Wellness Officer Washington Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Washington
Nancy Nankivil
Director of Organizational Well-being American Medical Association
Priority Health, the insurance arm of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health, is focused on long-term Medicare Advantage sustainability as the industry navigates rising costs and utilization. Becker’s connected with Interim President Nick Gates about how the insurer continues to integrate…
A SelectQuote shareholder has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the insurance broker and its top executives, alleging the company misled investors about its operations and financial health amid a Department of Justice investigation. In May, the DOJ filed…
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…
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: