What are the benefits of automated vs. manual prior authorization software?
At A Glance Automated prior authorization solutions streamline workflows, simplify management across payer systems and offer advanced features to reduce...
New tech company Stellarus expands to more health plans
Stellarus, a Blue Shield of California sister company that was spun out in January, is banding together with two Blues...
Prior authorization has created a perception problem
Clear communication, as part of the doctor-patient relationship, is one of the most fundamental aspects of healthcare delivery. Patients need...
HHS finalizes rule for prescription drug cost transparency
The health IT arm of the Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule this week that federal leaders...
CMS excludes anti-obesity drug coverage under Medicare, Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a Medicare Advantage (MA) rule proposed by the Biden administration, but...
Congress must address doctor shortage and burnout
If you’ve been forced to wait for medical care recently, you’re not alone. In the past year, a third of patients have...
Cigna unveils initiatives aimed at improving customer experience
Cigna is officially kicking off a multiyear effort designed to “meaningfully” change the experience of its members. Executives alluded to...
