The seismic shift in U.S. health care imposes big hurdles for providers as payors benefit from “flywheel effect”
wendellpotter.substack.com/p/the-seismic-shift-in-us-health-care?utm_source=substack&publication_id=255152&post_id=136497904&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true
Sep 1, 2023
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Drug Channels News Roundup, August 2023: Maximizer Problems, Hospital vs. MD Reimbursement, Bureaucracy vs. Costs, And My Favorite Chart Updated
www.drugchannels.net/2023/08/drug-channels-news-roundup-august-2023.html
Aug 30, 2023
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The first 10 drugs to face price negotiations by Medicare were re
www.linkedin.com/posts/jared-strock-74233965_the-first-10-drugs-to-face-price-negotiations-activity-7102627195449217024-w_0L/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Aug 30, 2023
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One insurer's rounding error is another hospital’s savior Here’s
www.linkedin.com/posts/preston-alexander_one-insurers-rounding-error-is-another-hospital-activity-7102652938644291585-FTSU/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Aug 30, 2023
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The Kidney Care Race: Interwell Health, Strive Health Find Major Partners -
workweek.com/2023/08/28/kidney-care-race-partnerships/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Hospitalogy%20-%208/29/23&utm_term=Hospitalogy
Aug 29, 2023
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Humana Announces New Agreement with Interwell Health That Expands Comprehensive Care for Members Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230823360604/en/Humana-Announces-New-Agreement-with-Interwell-Health-That-Expands-Comprehensive-Care-for-Members-Living-with-Chronic-Kidney-Disease
Aug 29, 2023
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American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Keeping Fliers on Planes Too Long
www.wsj.com/business/airlines/american-airlines-fined-4-1-million-for-keeping-fliers-on-planes-too-long-64ff9582?mod=hp_featst_pos3
Aug 28, 2023
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Bon Secours Mercy suit alleges Anthem owes $93M in disputed claims
www.modernhealthcare.com/legal/bon-secours-mercy-anthem-lawsuit-unpaid-claims
Aug 28, 2023
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Providence still aiming for recovery after Hoag split
www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/providence-q2-earnings-hoag
Aug 28, 2023
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The Healthcare Breakdown No. 023 - Breaking down why insurance companies hate paying for your healthcare
www.thehealthcarebreakdown.com/p/the-healthcare-breakdown-no-023-breaking?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Aug 28, 2023
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files paperwork to run for president as a Democrat | CNN Politics
www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/politics/robert-kennedy-president-democratic-nomination/index.html
Aug 27, 2023
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Apple Bets on Revamped iPad Pro to Reignite Sluggish Tablet Sales
www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-08-27/ipad-pro-2024-magic-keyboard-redesigned-tablet-m3-september-12-event-details-lltgk6fv
Aug 27, 2023
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The 340B Drug Discount Program Needs an Overhaul
www.cagw.org/thewastewatcher/340b-drug-discount-program-needs-overhaul
Aug 26, 2023
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Mortgage Rates Hit 7.23%, Highest Since 2001
www.wsj.com/economy/housing/mortgage-rates-hit-7-23-percent-72688ccd?mod=hp_lead_pos3
Aug 25, 2023
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Kellogg’s is going to war over Mexico’s nutrition label rules. A similar fight is coming to the U.S.
www.statnews.com/2023/08/21/kelloggs-mexico-nutrition-label/
Aug 23, 2023
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#Dialysis Industry: According to Freakonomics Podcast, 5,000 Out
www.linkedin.com/posts/ericbrickermd_dialysis-acquiring-anemia-activity-7099699061817044992-FeRJ/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Aug 23, 2023
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Medicare is confusing. - Part A: Hospital - Part B: Clinc / Phys
www.linkedin.com/posts/amychkovsky_medicare-is-confusing-part-a-hospital-activity-7099743293848121344-6J28/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Aug 23, 2023
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#ElectronicMedicalRecords are a Mess... Here's Why. 50% of #Patie
www.linkedin.com/posts/ericbrickermd_electronicmedicalrecords-patient-outofpocket-activity-7100063346669887488-n8zN/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Aug 23, 2023
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For Medicare Advantage Plans, Trust and Problem Resolution Closely Associated with Likelihood to Renew, J.D. Power Finds
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822166645/en/For-Medicare-Advantage-Plans-Trust-and-Problem-Resolution-Closely-Associated-with-Likelihood-to-Renew-J.D.-Power-Finds
Aug 22, 2023
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A Reality Check on That Blue Shield of California Announcement
www.drugchannels.net/2023/08/a-reality-check-on-that-blue-shield-of.html
Aug 22, 2023
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WSJ News Exclusive | A Big Health Insurer Is Ripping Up the Playbook on Drug Pricing
www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/a-big-health-insurer-is-ripping-up-the-playbook-on-drug-pricing-ec152227?st=2jibjuyve8sv7cd&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Aug 22, 2023
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5 takeaways from health systems' Q2 earnings reports
www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/hca-healthcare-kaiser-permanente-chs-mayo-q2-earnings-reports
Aug 21, 2023
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The Economic Losers in the New World Order
www.wsj.com/articles/global-economy-economic-losers-fba30b53?mod=hp_lead_pos1
Aug 21, 2023
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Surprising Data on Employer-PBM Rebate Pass-Through Arrangements in 2023
www.drugchannels.net/2023/08/surprising-data-on-employer-pbm-rebate.html
Aug 21, 2023
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The Healthcare Breakdown No. 022 - Breaking down financial engineering and what it means in healthcare
prestonalexander.substack.com/p/the-healthcare-breakdown-no-022-breaking
Aug 20, 2023
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The Healthcare Breakdown No. 021 - Breaking down the Private Equity party in healthcare
prestonalexander.substack.com/p/the-healthcare-breakdown-no-021-breaking?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Aug 20, 2023
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Patient Zero
prospect.org/health/2023-08-01-patient-zero-tom-scully/
Aug 19, 2023
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The Economic Losers in the New World Order
www.wsj.com/articles/global-economy-economic-losers-fba30b53
Aug 19, 2023
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Blue Shield of California invests in Cricket Health expansion aimed at treating kidney disease
www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/blue-shield-california-invests-cricket-health-expansion-aimed-treating-kidney-disease
Aug 18, 2023
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HEALTHMAP SOLUTIONS NAMES ELI WAHESH AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
news.healthmapsolutions.com/press-releases/healthmap-solutions-names-eli-wahesh-as-chief-operating-officer
Aug 18, 2023
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Somatus Expands Partnership with Inova to Further Enhance Care and Improve Outcomes for Patients
www.hhmglobal.com/knowledge-bank/news/somatus-expands-partnership-with-inova-to-further-enhance-care-and-improve-outcomes-for-patients
Aug 18, 2023
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Somatus and UnitedHealthcare Expand Value-Based Kidney Care Agreement to Five New States
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/somatus-and-unitedhealthcare-expand-value-based-kidney-care-agreement-to-five-new-states-1032116789
Aug 18, 2023
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Duo Health and National Kidney Partners Announce Launch of Statewide Value-based Care Model in Florida
www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/07/b33391992/duo-health-and-national-kidney-partners-announce-launch-of-statewide-value-based-care-model-in-flo
Aug 17, 2023
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Answers to your questions about the kidney care program - Cricket-Health.pdf
www.bswhealthplan.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Providers/News/Cricket-Health.pdf
Aug 17, 2023
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Penn Medicine Forms Joint Venture with Evergreen Nephrology to Transform Care for Kidney Disease Patients - Penn Medicine
www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2022/march/penn-medicine-forms-joint-venture-with-evergreen-nephrology-to-transform-care
Aug 17, 2023
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Strive Health’s CareMultiplier™ Technology Platform Is Purpose-Built to Reinvent Kidney Care - Strive Health
strivehealth.com/news/strive-healths-caremultiplier-tm-technology-platform-is-purpose-built-to-reinvent-kidney-care/
Aug 17, 2023
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Strive Health and the Largest Nephrology Group in Orange County, California, Launch Innovative Partnership to Improve Kidney Care - Strive Health
strivehealth.com/news/strive-health-and-the-largest-nephrology-group-in-orange-county-california-launch-innovative-partnership-to-improve-kidney-care/
Aug 17, 2023
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New unicorn on the block: Somatus hauls in $325M+ to grow its value-based kidney care model - MedCity News
medcitynews.com/2022/02/new-unicorn-on-the-block-somatus-hauls-in-325m-to-grow-its-value-based-kidney-care-model/
Aug 17, 2023
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Blue Shield of California Unveils First-of-its-Kind Model to Transform Prescription Drug Care; Save up to $500 Million on Medications Annually
news.blueshieldca.com/2023/08/17/pharmacy-care-reimagined
Aug 17, 2023
2
Anthem makes Medicare Advantage kidney care play with Somatus
www.modernhealthcare.com/insurance/anthem-invests-kidney-care-startup-somatus
Aug 17, 2023
2
Special Announcements | Welcome to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
employer.bluecrossma.com/whats-new/special-announcements
Aug 16, 2023
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Oak Street Health and Interwell launch OakWell to provide primary care in dialysis centers
www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/oak-street-health-and-interwell-launch-oakwell-provide-primary-care-dialysis-centers
Aug 16, 2023
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UPMC Health Plan & InterWell Health Launch Value-Based Agreement to Coordinate Care for UPMC Health Plan Members with Chronic Kidney Disease
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/upmc-health-plan--interwell-health-launch-value-based-agreement-to-coordinate-care-for-upmc-health-plan-members-with-chronic-kidney-disease-301646739.html
Aug 16, 2023
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Molina Healthcare to Partner with Healthmap Solutions, Inc. Effective February 1, 2023 (Medicaid) - 2623-2301_HealthMap Medicaid Go Live_Blast Fax_Provider_FINAL_508c.pdf
blog.molinahealthcare.com/-/media/Molina/PublicWebsite/PDF/Providers/wa/Medicaid/comm/updatesandevents/2623-2301_HealthMap-Medicaid-Go-Live_Blast-Fax_Provider_FINAL_508c.pdf
Aug 16, 2023
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New Somatus Care Management Program for patients with CKD/ESRD | Wellcare
www.wellcare.com/en/Florida/Providers/Bulletins/Somatus-Care-Management-Program
Aug 16, 2023
1
Innovaccer and Evergreen Nephrology partner to Empower Nephrologists
innovaccer.com/resources/news/evergreen-nephrology-partner-empower-nephrologist-transform-kidney-care
Aug 16, 2023
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Somatus Expands Multi-State Value-Based Kidney Care Partnership with Kidney Care Center
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/somatus-expands-multi-state-value-based-kidney-care-partnership-with-kidney-care-center-301845631.html
Aug 16, 2023
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Strive Health and Prominence Health Plan Partner to Improve Care for Kidney Patients - Strive Health
strivehealth.com/news/strive-health-and-prominence-health-plan-partner-to-improve-care-for-kidney-patients/
Aug 16, 2023
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Strive Health Unveils Strive Care Partners, Reaches 500 Nephrology Partners
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019006025/en/Strive-Health-Unveils-Strive-Care-Partners-Reaches-500-Nephrology-Partners
Aug 16, 2023
2
Regence and Strive Health partner to deliver comprehensive kidney care program
news.regence.com/releases/regence-and-strive-health-partner-to-deliver-comprehensive-kidney-care-program
Aug 16, 2023
1
Eight Nephrology Practices Partner With Strive Health and SSM Health to Improve Kidney Care for St. Louis Area Medicare Patients
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005058/en/Eight-Nephrology-Practices-Partner-With-Strive-Health-and-SSM-Health-to-Improve-Kidney-Care-for-St.-Louis-Area-Medicare-Patients
Aug 16, 2023
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