CMS payment model changes, rising costs and higher utilization. In addition to these Medicare Advantage (MA) stories, which have dominated 2024, the past few weeks have been a cornucopia of new headlines. Their alternate versions might read: When stock value trumps vision. The ouster of CEO Karen Lynch at CVS Health, the possible break-up of its business ...
Walmart plans to expand its home delivery of pharmacy items and offer them alongside the other merchandise in its online store, spreading to virtually all U.S. states in the next few months, the retailer announced. The new policy applies to same-day delivery of prescription medications and has already been rolled out to six states: Arkansas, ...
Technology is constantly evolving, and one of the industries where it’s having the greatest impact is insurance. If you’re a health insurance agent or broker, you need to keep up on how tech can impact you, your clients, underwriting new business, transparency, health monitoring, and policy personalization. Below is a look at five of the ...
Federal regulators are confronting a new twist in drug development: manufacturers that include software with the medicine to prod patients to take pills as directed, manage side effects or track how well a treatment works. Why it matters: The apps could boost the drugs’ clinical value and provide a more personalized approach to managing chronic conditions ...
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday that’s best known for the deluge of candy. Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, it can be tough to moderate kids’ intake of sweets and treats. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Dyan Hes, medical director at Corcorde Pediatrics of Northwell Health in New York City, shared that while she’s a “big ...
Rucking, a fitness activity that’s growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound. Inspired by a military training exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load — usually in a backpack — to reap a number of health benefits. As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike can enhance your ...