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Maven Clinic achieves NCQA's health equity accreditation

The accreditation evaluated, over 18 months, how well Maven complies with standards across multiple categories, including reducing health disparities.

Oura hits $5.2B valuation with $200M series D round

The company will use the fresh capital to expand its product offerings, invest in AI capabilities and explore additional acquisitions.

Ascension ransomware attack hits 5.6M patients

The system revealed Friday that bank account numbers and addresses were stolen, among other sensitive information.

HHS releases cost savings for 64 prescription drugs

HHS released a list of 64 drugs on Friday that will have reduced co-insurance for patients with Medicare Part B.

Epic files to dismiss Particle Health's antitrust lawsuit

In its motion to dismiss, Epic claims the lawsuit is "nothing more than a baseless retributive attack by Particle against Epic."

Medline Industries takes steps toward IPO in 2025

Medline Industries confidentially submitted plans for a proposed IPO, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster public debut next year.

Telenutrition company Culina Health raises $7.9M series A

The company seeks to normalize nutrition counseling and prove that a better diet lowers total cost of care.

2025 Outlook: What's next for health equity

Fierce Healthcare talked to more than two dozen stakeholders to understand what they expect of health equity in the next 12 months.

Bidens commit to supporting women’s health beyond presidency

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden held a conference on women's health research at the White House on Dec. 11 with executives.

Top health tech companies by funding: A look at 2024 and the past decade

Taking a look at funding trends in 2024 gives a strong sense of where investors are placing their bets in health tech.

What RFK Jr.'s nomination might mean for food as medicine

Fierce Healthcare spoke to nearly a dozen founders, investors and policy experts to get their take on where the space might be headed.

Wisp, Nourish team up to offer discounted nutrition counseling

Wisp, a virtual provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, is teaming up with the food-as-medicine startup Nourish to offer Wisp's users access to nutrition counseling services.

Uno Health launches new tool, pointing users to savings

Uno Health wants to make it easier for individuals to access programs like Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP to reduce costly bills.

DOJ alleges CVS knowingly filled unlawful opioid prescriptions

The Justice Department has filed suit against CVS, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed opioid prescriptions.

Navina, Agilon to deliver insights to PCPs at point of care

Navina’s AI-driven platform helps providers get a complete picture of their patients’ health by pulling on structured and unstructured patient data.

Integrating social-emotional learning in child education | Fierce Healthcare

Our early experiences as kids have a lasting impact on our health and wellbeing.

AppliedVR continues to build out evidence for immersive therapy

High-impact chronic pain patients are often the most difficult and costly to treat. Immersive therapy offers a promising treatment, a study found.

WellTheory's new women's health program for hormonal imbalances

The program features labs that track hormone level fluctuations and a personalized lifestyle and nutrition plan to alleviate symptoms.

Advocate to spend $1B on new hospital, services in Chicago

The hefty $1 billion investment will help to expand access to primary care, specialty care and wellness services on the South Side of Chicago.

Trump and Vance stall congressional spending deal

It still needs to pass, but an end-of-year package for healthcare is looking probable. The legislation includes PBM reform, telehealth extensions and more.

Suki builds out AI assistant features with Google Cloud

Suki AI released new features Thursday that brings its technology closer to a general AI assistant for clinicians from an ambient AI scribing tool.

CMS: Health spending grew by 7.5% in 2023

Healthcare spending reached nearly $5 trillion in 2023, growing by 7.5% from the prior year, according to new data from the federal government.

New fertility startup Lushi aims to provide women with intimate injection support

Lushi offers in-home and telehealth visits for intimate injection support and a personalized 12-week nutrition and lifestyle plan.

CMS sunsets costly Medicare Advantage value-based model

The Value-Based Insurance Design model for Medicare Advantage plans will be terminated at the end of next year.

2025 outlook: What's next for AI scribes and virtual care

Executives expect AI companies to consolidate and for virtual care to latch onto the momentum of the technology to transform care.

2025 outlook: Employers face another year of cost increases

Employers are bracing for healthcare costs to spike yet again in 2025, and that's likely to push these firms to pursue significant changes.

Thyme Care announces EmblemHealth, Oak Street Health as partners

The startup, founded in 2020, helps guide patients through the complex cancer care journey. It partners with payers, providers and employers to help reduce costs.

Medical Guardian CCO stresses omnichannel approach for member engagement | Fierce Healthcare

Prough emphasizes the importance of omnichannel strategies, personalized care and data analytics in improving member engagement and health outcomes.

HighRoads CEO Brian Kim on the complexities and challenges facing healthcare payers | Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare AI beyond the hype: A CMO's vision for frictionless care | Fierce Healthcare

2025 outlook: What's next for Medicare Advantage

Over the past year, Medicare Advantage has faced significant headwinds that have stymied some expansion plans.

Mental health startup Amae Health picks up $6M from Cedars-Sinai

Amae Health, a startup focused on severe mental illness, picked up $6 million from Cedars-Sinai as it continues to scale its integrated model.

Executive Interviews at Fierce Health Payer Summit 2024 | Fierce Healthcare

PBM lobby punches back at end-of-year package

With a deal closer than ever, the PBM industry is hoping to sow doubt over provisions in an end-of-year healthcare package.

Nominations open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2025

Nominations are now open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2025. Think you've got what it takes to make the list? Submit your company.

Omega Healthcare's Chris Rigsby on the challenges and opportunities for payers | Fierce Healthcare

Chris Rigsby, SVP of Payer Solutions at Omega Healthcare, highlighted the increasing pressure on payers to reduce care costs while improving quality and outcomes.

How payers can accelerate digital transformation by consolidating payments and communications | Fierce Healthcare

So much of everyday life has been modernized digitally.

Payers Face Constant Volatility, AI Opportunities | Fierce Healthcare

Brightside Health's Dr. Mimi Winsberg on solving the mental health crisis | Fierce Healthcare

Using telemedicine and machine learning to improve access and quality of care.

Zelis leads modernization of healthcare payments | Fierce Healthcare