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Through a new partnership, Talkiatry patients who need more intensive care will be able to step up to treatment with Charlie Health. Then Charlie Health patients who no longer require intensive care can step down to Talkiatry to receive ongoing psychiatric care.

The mandates set the framework and data requirements for transparency but consumers need more guidance for informed decision-making and comparisons. Health plans should be acting now to turn the conversation from compliance to true member engagement.

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act has passed in the House with bipartisan support. The action is being applauded from several advocacy organizations.

During the first three quarters of 2023, the prices for CMS’ 500 shoppable services increased by 2.0%, according to a new report. This figure is in alignment with the 1.9% U.S. inflation measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index and below the overall U.S. inflation rate measured by the Consumer Price Index.

AstraZeneca is acquiring Icosavax, which has technology well-suited for multivalent vaccines. Icosavax's pipeline includes a Phase 3-ready program that protects against two pathogens that cause severe respiratory infections in older adults.

When it comes to organizational growth, the concept of "growth by any means" is hurting the hospital’s bottom line and pushing healthcare to a tipping point – adding expense to American healthcare without adding value.

The panelists for the digital flywheel in healthcare discussion included: Sara Vaezy of Providence; Justin Dearborn of Praia Health, Providence Digital Innovation Group; and Sonia Singh of AVIA, who served as the moderator.

Health systems have been increasingly dropping MA contracts, saying that they cause their organizations to lose too much money and result in dangerous patient care delays. To mitigate this issue, experts think large MA plans need to delegate more utilization management duties to health systems rather than handling it themselves.

With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releasing annual changes that impact all facets of the MA Star Ratings program, health systems and providers need to stay ahead of these changes and navigate them effectively by leveraging technology that can guide and optimize the complete patient journey.

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast has launched Privia Wellness, which offers weight management, hormone replacement therapy, sleep and brain health and nutraceuticals. The weight management support is provided by Iron Health, a virtual care platform.