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Vendor Notebook: new tools and acquisitions from OptumRx, ScionHealth, others

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OptumRx launched Price Edge, a tool that compares pricing for traditional generic drugs to ensure members get the lowest prescription drug prices. It's a new year, and healthcare technology vendors are rolling out their latest innovations, market approvals, acquisitions and staffing shake-ups.

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Magnolia Regional used price transparency IT to get more CHF patients to fill their prescriptions

Healthcare It News

"With prescription drug prices rising at every turn, patients need price transparency and the ability to discuss options with their doctors during office visits," Davis advised. ADVICE FOR OTHERS.

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Health Provider News

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Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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In U.S. Health Care, It’s Still the Prices, Stupid – But Transparency and Consumer Behavior Aren’t Working As Planned

Health Populi

As patients continue to morph into consumers who pay for health care services, they are seeking price transparency — but not finding it so easy. And see here on JD Supra for more details on the rules.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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Doctors: Pediatric COVID cases appear to be trending down. Colorado mental health professionals incensed after Medicaid forum that was intended to clear the air. Florida health system settles improper Medicaid payment allegations for $5.5M. Lack of ICU doctors presents challenges for healthcare in Idaho. MISSISSIPPI.

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Health Provider News

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New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

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Delaware Adds Centene Plan to Medicaid Managed Care Offerings. Key advocates reflect on Hawaii postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge. Hospital System Says It’s Hurt by Lack of Medicaid Expansion. COVID-19: Georgia’s summer surge is here.