In healthcare, the latest acquisition brings to mind that old Fred Astaire song lyric: “Won’t you change partners and dance with me?” On Monday, as had been reported here, Amedisys, the home health and hospice firm, agreed to be acquired by UnitedHealth’s Optum. In doing so, the...
Healthcare companies stand to benefit from the adoption of modern payment methods and digital platforms, whether for payments or for disbursements. Although this process is not always easy, as evidenced by the high rates of unsuccessful implementations, it is nonetheless necessary. The problems with existing...
Healthcare can be a source of frustration in the lives of too many consumers. Although there is a lot of attention on the cost and quality of care, there is less on another important part of the equation: how consumers pay for health-related products and...
Health spending will represent about 20% of the United States economy by 2031. The sector represented 18.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 and will grow its share to 19.6% in 2031, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the...
Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, making it more important than ever for health plans to find ways to engage their members and promote healthy behaviors. One way to achieve this is by using supplemental benefits, such as gym memberships and funds for healthy foods. Still, these...
As if being ill or hurt isn’t bad enough, PYMNTS’ research finds that patients report several pain points related to finding healthcare providers and getting cost estimates in advance of care. We explore this in “The Digital Healthcare Gap: Streamlining The Patient Journey,” a PYMNTS...
As health plans seek ways of improving utilization and experience for members, particularly around supplemental benefits like healthy foods and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, Uber Health is adding delivery of these items to its platform. “Payers and providers nationwide will soon be able to use the...
WebMD Health Services plans to acquire Limeade to “re-energize” the market for employee well-being solutions. The companies have 40 years of combined experience in creating and delivering well-being solutions, and the transaction is expected to close within the next quarter, WebMD Health Services and Limeade...
The image of a tech-averse older consumer not understanding or being interested in using digital tools to manage their healthcare is a relic of the pre-pandemic era. The baby boomers and seniors aging into Medicare today have seen the light — it’s on their device...
