MA enrollment grew 337% from 2006 through 2022, study finds
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FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Traditional Medicare lost 1 million enrollees over the same period, according to new research published in Health Affairs.
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A 2006 order to HHS from Congress to better integrate U.S. data management systems could have minimized communication failures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Harmony Healthcare IT Announces Acquisition of Trinisys
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Harmony Healthcare IT, founded in 2006, is known for its pioneering offering including HealthData Platform , an enterprise-wide, cloud-hosted infrastructure that moves and secures patient, employee, and business records for healthcare delivery organizations.
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Medicare Advantage enrollment has exploded since 2006. But policy hasn't kept up, researchers warn
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FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Medicare Advantage enrollment has exploded since 2006. But policy hasn't kept up, researchers warn fdiamond Thu, 02/09/2023 - 15:41
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PCI DSS 4.0: A Guide to API Security for Healthcare Organizations
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
APIs in the Crosshairs Introduced by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council in 2006, PCI DSS has become a global standard for any entity that processes, stores, or transmits cardholder data electronically. Back then, digital threats were primarily focused on direct attacks such as viruses and phishing.
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eHealth Exchange is Promoting Health Record Sharing, Past and Future
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 9, 2025
Nakashima presents an interesting history of eHealth Exchange (originally named the National Health Information Network), including how close it came to being shut down after it first demonstrated in 2006 that the electronic exchange of patient documents was feasible. It is still around and thriving as a non-profit.
MRO Earns Prestigious 2025 USA TODAY National Top Workplaces Award
MRO Compliance
APRIL 11, 2025
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage , the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006.
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Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 29, 2025
The ruling implies that HHS did not underfund hospitals from 2006 to 2009, as the plaintiffs argue.
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Best Buy acquires aging in place tech company GreatCall for $800M
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 15, 2018
San Diego-based GreatCall — an old guard digital health company which started out making smartphones for seniors in 2006 but now offers a suite of connected safety products and services for aging in place individuals — has been acquired by retail chain Best Buy for $800 million.
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Integrated EHR enables shift to virtual post-discharge follow-up
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 26, 2020
From 2006 to 2010, they explained, an integrated delivery system staggered implementation of an integrated EHR across 17 hospitals. WHY IT MATTERS. The research team studied nearly 250,000 hospital discharges in patients with diabetes from 2005 to 2011.
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Survey: 1 in 3 patients comfortable with AI-led primary care
Healthcare It News
JUNE 28, 2023
Founded in 2006, the computational epidemiology lab is an established global leader in using online informal sources for disease outbreak monitoring and real-time surveillance of emerging public health threats.
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Pharos Announces $5M Seed Round To Automate Hospital Quality Reporting
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
About Felicis Founded in 2006, Felicis is a venture capital firm investing in companies reinventing core markets, as well as those creating frontier technologies. Morgan, and Orion Health. They recently raised $5m in funding from Felicis, General Catalyst, Moxxie, and Y Combinator to enable hospital quality teams with AI.
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Clearlake Capital Completes Majority Investment in ModMed to Fund Growth
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 26, 2025
About Clearlake Capital Clearlake is an investment firm founded in 2006, operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. Learn more at modmed.com or our blog and connect via Facebook , LinkedIn , X (Twitter) ,and Instagram.
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Featured Health IT Job: Sr. Solution Architect – Radiology
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 25, 2023
Here’s a description of the position: e4 is a Healthcare Consulting firm based in Philadelphia established in 2006. This position was posted by e4 Services and is in Alabama. We currently have a growing staff that represent us at healthcare organizations across the US with a large presence in the mid-atlantic region.
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Beneficiaries switching from traditional Medicare helped fuel huge growth in MA
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Much of the growth experienced by Medicare Advantage over the last two decades can be attri | Beneficiaries switching from fee-for-service Medicare to Medicare Advantage more than tri-pled between 2006 and 2022. Conversely, switching from MA to traditional Medicare decreased.
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Health IT Startup: Greenlight Guru
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 21, 2018
Founders’ story The seeds for Greenlight Guru were planted back in 2006 by Jon Speer, a medical device engineer turned consultant as a result of a simple […]. cally for the medical device industry. Elevator pitch Get to market faster with less risk and achieve true quality.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Steps Down, Stephen Hemsley Returns as CEO
HIT Consultant
MAY 13, 2025
– Hemsley, who previously led the company as CEO from 2006 to 2017 and will remain chairman of the companys Board of Directors, steps in as Andrew Witty has decided to step down as CEO for personal reasons. Hemsley being re-appointed as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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M&A: AmerisourceBergen Acquires Fintech Solution FirstView Financial
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2021
Founded in 2006, FirstView supports organizations across the pharmaceutical industry—from pharmaceutical manufacturers to hub providers and specialty pharmacies—by delivering seamless payment solutions that help partners manage and execute effective patient support programs. FirstView Financial Background.
Amwell Appoints Roy Schoenberg to Executive Vice Chairman, Ido Schoenberg to Serve as Sole CEO
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
Roy Schoenberg Background Since co-founding Amwell in 2006, Roy Schoenberg has been a pivotal force in the advancement of digital healthcare. Co-founder and visionary healthcare technology leader Roy Schoenberg, M.D., will transition from his role as president and co-CEO to become the Executive Vice Chairman of Amwell’s Board of Directors.
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Should Sacred Plant Medicines Have Standing? The Original Instructions and Western Jurisprudence
Bill of Health
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The first law protecting the rights of nature was passed in 2006 to protect the existence and flourishing of natural communities in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, in response to a proposed toxic sludge dump.
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SAC Health Theft Incident and Multiple Ransomware Attacks Reported
HIPAA Journal
MAY 25, 2022
The break-in was discovered on March 4, 2022, with the subsequent investigation confirming on April 22, 2022, that six boxes of paper documents had been stolen from the facility, which included files relating to patients served by SAC Health in 1997 and between 2006 and 2020.
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Seventh Circuit Clarifies “Authoritative Guidance” for the False Claims Act
Hall Render
APRIL 6, 2022
However, some of the defendant’s customers typically paid less than the retail price for their medications through several discount programs that the defendant offered between 2006 and 2015. This footnote originated as a footnote in a memorandum issued by CMS in October of 2006.
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Harmony Healthcare IT Partners with Novacap to Accelerate Innovation and Growth in Healthcare Data Management
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
About Harmony Healthcare IT Since 2006, Harmony Healthcare IT has extracted clinical, financial, and administrative data from hundreds of healthcare applications – both ambulatory and acute. Triple Tree, Inc. served as HHIT’s exclusive financial advisor.
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What If Costco Designed the Prescription Drugs Sales Model?
Health Populi
JUNE 5, 2022
In 2006 the Medicare Part D program was implemented, covering older Americans for prescription drugs for the first time. Fast-forward through the 1990s and the advent of PBMs — pharmacy benefit management companies — the intermediaries managing drug benefits for health insurance plans.
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Manas AI Launches to Transform Discovery of Novel Cancer Medicines
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Peter Kim (Stanford University), pioneering biochemist and former President of Merck Research Laboratories, where he oversaw approval of over 20 new medicines Dr. Craig Mello (UMass Chan Medical School) co-discoverer of RNA interference and 2006 Nobel Laureate in Medicine, scientific co-founder of CRISPR tx, Atalanta tx, and several other RNA-focused (..)
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HIPAA Enforcement Rule
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2022
Despite the new section, many public comments were critical of the apparent “policy of nonenforcement” – so much so that when the Final HIPAA Enforcement Rule was published in 2006, the preamble goes to considerable lengths to explain the challenges of enforcing HIPAA and claims that “68 percent [of cases] have been resolved or otherwise closed”.
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CureIS Healthcare Sues Epic: Alleges Anti-Competitive Practices & Trade Secret Theft
HIT Consultant
MAY 14, 2025
CureIS Healthcare Background Founded in 2006, CureIS Healthcare aims to improve healthcare through IT, focusing on software products that automate and optimize complex healthcare operations such as enrollment, claims adjudication, revenue cycle management, compliance, and data management.
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Featured Health IT Job: Healthcare Data Analyst
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 1, 2023
Founded in 2006 by healthcare leaders, NYeC works to help New York State achieve the Triple Aim of improving the patient experience of care, delivering better health outcomes, and reducing costs.
What is the Maximum Penalty for Violating HIPAA?
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
These limits were applied when the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) published the Enforcement Rule in 2006 and they stayed in force until the publication of the Final Omnibus Rule in 2013. When Congress passed HIPAA in 1996, it set the maximum penalty for violating HIPAA at $100 per violation with an annual cap of $25,000.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Linden to Acquire Aspirion
McGuire Wood
JUNE 21, 2022
Founded in 2006, the company specializes in motor vehicle accident, third-party liability, workers’ compensation, Veterans Administration, out-of-state Medicaid, and Medicaid eligibility and enrollment claims. Linden Capital Partners has announced it will make a majority investment in Aspirion. Aspirion , based in Columbus, Ga.,
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Blue Heron Capital Closes Fund With $102 Million
McGuire Wood
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Founded in 2006, the firm pursues growth equity and minority positions, typically investing in companies with $3 million to $25 million in revenue. The new fund, Blue Heron Capital Fund III, was oversubscribed. Blue Heron , based in Richmond, Va., is a private equity firm focused on healthcare and enterprise technology.
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ModMed, a Leading Healthcare SaaS Platform, Announces Significant Majority Growth Investment from Clearlake Capital
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2025
About Clearlake Capital Clearlake is an investment firm founded in 2006, operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. Learn more at modmed.com or our blog and connect via Facebook , LinkedIn , X (Twitter) ,and Instagram.
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Most Americans Want the Federal Government to Ensure Healthcare for All
Health Populi
DECEMBER 6, 2018
This sentiment has been relatively stable since 2000 except for two big outlying years: a spike of 69% in 2006, and a low-point in 2003 of 42%. In 2006, Medicare Part D launched, which may have boosted consumers’ faith in Federal healthcare programs. Most people in the U.S.
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Prognosis on the PPM Environment and Areas of Opportunity, With Andy Colbert of Ziegler
McGuire Wood
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Andy joined Ziegler in 2006 as a founding member of its healthcare investment banking practice. On this episode of The Corner Series , McGuireWoods’ Geoff Cockrell speaks with Andrew Colbert , senior managing director at Ziegler , a privately held investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: RC Capital Invests in Cognitive Research Corp.
McGuire Wood
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Founded in 2006, the company sells to pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. RC Capital (RCC) has announced it has closed a growth and recapitalization investment in Cognitive Research Corporation (CRC). CRC , based in St. Petersburg, Fla.,
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Grovecourt Acquires Premier Radiology
McGuire Wood
JUNE 19, 2023
Founded in 2006, Premier has a network of about 100 radiologists who support mobile imaging providers, occupational health centers, urgent care providers and outpatient clinics. Grovecourt Capital Partners has announced it has acquired Premier Radiology Services. Premier , based in Miami, is a provider of teleradiology services.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: SFW Capital Invests in Sannova Analytical
McGuire Wood
AUGUST 15, 2022
Sannova , founded in 2006 and based in Somerset, N.J., SFW Capital Partners has announced it has completed a strategic investment in Sannova Analytical. is a contract research organization providing bioanalytical and chemistry manufacturing and controls testing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. SFW , based in Rye, N.Y.,
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IKS Health Purchases AQuity Solutions to Create the Most Comprehensive Provider of Administrative, Clinical and Financial Services for Healthcare Organizations in the U.S.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Founded in 2006, IKS’s global workforce supports large health systems across the United States. For more information, visit ikshealth.com. About AQuity Solutions AQuity Solutions delivers superior clinical and financial results to healthcare provider clients through outsourced services.
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A Disproportionate Share Payment Calculation Case in the Post-Chevron Era
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
In the case, which is brought by more than 200 hospitals, plaintiffs argue that CMS’ calculation of DSH payments was incorrect from 2006 to 2009. DSH payments are administered as part of the Medicare program.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Lee Equity Acquired Bradford Health From Centre Partners
McGuire Wood
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Founded in 2006, the firm prefers to make more substantial investments in several sectors, including healthcare. Founded in 1977, the company operates a coordinated network of 40 facilities. Lee Equity is a New York-based private equity firm that focuses on control buyouts and growth capital financings in the middle market.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Lee Equity Acquired Bradford Health From Centre Partners
McGuire Wood
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Founded in 2006, the firm prefers to make more substantial investments in several sectors, including healthcare. Founded in 1977, the company operates a coordinated network of 40 facilities. Lee Equity is a New York-based private equity firm that focuses on control buyouts and growth capital financings in the middle market.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Ascend Completes Two Investments
McGuire Wood
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Founded in 2006, the organization states it has more than 35 primary care offices across the New York market. Ascend Capital Partners has announced it has completed equity investments in Allied Physicians Group and Adjuvant.Health. Allied Physicians Group , based in Melville, N.Y., is an independent provider of pediatric care in New York.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Frazier to Sell Parata Systems to BD for $1.5 Billion
McGuire Wood
JUNE 23, 2022
Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of services, including medication adherence packaging technology and inventory management for long-term care, hospital, retail and at-home dispensing pharmacies. Frazier Healthcare Partners has agreed to sell Parata Systems to BD for $1.525 billion, according to a news release.
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Consumers Don’t Know What They Don’t Know About Healthcare Costs
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
” We’ve known about the compelling triple-tax advantage of a health savings account since President Bush promoted them in 2006. Nudging people to save more overall – specifically for healthcare — will need a lot more than a clever digital tool and “knowledge.”
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