Aug 31, 2021 | Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule
Orthopedics: Recent developments in orthopedics includes mostly positive Medicare FFS reimbursement trends, stable Medicare spending, and increased steering to centers of excellence by commercial payers. Click to read more.
Aug 27, 2021 | Managed Care Friday
41,000: The number of members in health insurer Highmark’s 2019 claims data diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD), leading to more than $4 million in spending and there are assumptions these numbers are rising, and quickly, as recent data suggests more adults than ever are drinking excessively. Highmark is offering its members new ways to treat alcohol disorder. One new option is Ria Health, a technology-enabled telehealth medical practice that focuses on treating AUD by combining medically assisted treatment with digital tools to help members track and record progress. The Ria Health...
Aug 20, 2021 | Managed Care Friday
50: The number of new medical centers Anthem is opening in partnership with CareMax, a senior healthcare provider focused in the Florida market. The medical centers will primarily be in areas where Anthem is focused on value-based care efforts, including Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Georgia, Connecticut, and Virginia. Self Insured Strategy: Aetna is rolling out virtual primary care services to self-funded employers across the country. By partnering with Teladoc, the new Aetna Virtual Primary Care service will be available to members at no cost, and includes access to in-person visits...
