Humana And DrFirst Team Up On Care Gaps
Humana and healthcare technology company DrFirst announced an expansion of their relationship aimed at closing care gaps. Humana suffered a huge loss of Star power in 2025. The focus initially will be boosting the use of statins among eligible members who are diabetics or have cardiovascular disease. DrFirst embeds in a physician’s electronic medical record system.
Additional article: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/humana-taps-drfirst-new-program-aimed-gaps-care-patients-chronic-needs
#medicareadvantage #quality #stars #humana
https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/humana-drfirst-partner-on-program-targeting-chronic-conditions
Interoperability And Digital Health Goals Complicated
The Trump administration wants to modernize healthcare through the use of interoperability and digital health, but it faces a number of policy issues and challenges. Experts applaud the commitment but say that a clear set of priorities are needed. The proposals are far-reaching, and prioritization is key to making progress. It also must settle some simmering unanswered challenges with clear policies, such as patient privacy, security, information blocking, and more.
#interoperability #healthcare
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/trumps-hhs-just-embarked-thorny-journey-health-it
UnitedHealth Group Closes On Amedisys Deal
UnitedHealth Group and home health company Amedisys closed on their $3.3 billion deal Thursday. Amedisys will become part of the Optum service unit of UnitedHealth Group.
The long-delayed deal moved forward when the two companies agreed with the Justice Department and a number of states to shed some home health assets to overcome antitrust concerns. United already has some large home health assets.
Additional articles: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/post-acute-care/mh-unitedhealth-amedisys-acquisition-complete/ and https://www.beckerspayer.com/m-and-a/unitedhealth-amedisys-complete-merger/
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#unitedhealthcare #homehealth #mergers #acquisitions #antitrust #healthplans
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/unitedhealth-amedisys-sell-facilities-settlement-doj
— Marc S. Ryan
