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Of those with employer-sponsored insurance, 31% of lower-income adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills, versus 13% of higher-income adults, according to a new report from KFF.

Health equity is not an abstract concept but a tangible goal that can be achieved through a deliberate and comprehensive approach. By focusing on the pillars of awareness and education, equal access to care, advocacy, and technology can begin to close the healthcare disparities gap.

In a recent webinar, Dr. Christopher Newman of Mary Washington Healthcare discussed how utilizing the principles of informed awareness has transformed staff experience and facilitated a more productive, efficient, and engaged workforce.

Some healthcare organizations have reduced health equity to a buzzword, using the phrase superficially without a true commitment to dismantling systemic barriers. During a webinar, two industry leaders — AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld and Emory Healthcare Chief Transformation Officer Amaka Eneanya — discussed why this approach must be avoided and explored how leaders can do better.

NourishedRx is joining ProHealth Connect’s network, meaning its nutrition offerings are accessible for members of 46 payers with food benefits through a ProHealth Connect OTC or flex card. These members will be able to receive NourishedRx’s food delivery services and its wraparound support.

Effective communication in senior care is necessary for important interactions that happen within this complex healthcare environment. It's not just about exchanging words; it's about creating a nurturing, compassionate, and supportive environment for residents and the loved ones who visit them.

Right-now value could come from extractive AI, a tool that gives organizations the power to put even handwritten text sent via images or PDF by digital fax into a structured data play.

Guidehealth, a nascent value-based care enablement startup, acquired Arcadia’s value-based care service division. Acquiring this business unit allows Guidehealth to provide health systems with a platform that helps them succeed in value-based care arrangements while still maintaining their patient volume levels.

Javier Gonzalez, Chief Growth and Commercial Officer at Abarca, about why payers are increasingly looking for alternatives to the traditional PBM model. 

Molina Healthcare's purchase price of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage business has dropped from $600 million to $500 million. This will make it increasingly difficult for Bright Health to pay off its debts, one expert said.