Jeff Lagasse
The letter emphasizes the importance of the transition to value and decried policies that hamper that transition.
The clinic said the program helps keep costs down through better outcomes and bundled pricing while increasing access.
The company says the service reduces the need for in-person appointments for fittings and adjustments.
The company will now be pursuing Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA with an eye toward distribution.
The proposal establishes a system for rating applications and equitable funding distribution.
Optum would have competitive payers' data to inform its reimbursement rates, giving UHC more clout in negotiations.
Two Democratic senators say the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for national healthcare coverage.
Lessons learned from the folding of Haven may inform the retail giant's approach in this latest venture.
Restoring elective procedures is the primary growth strategy goal heading into 2021.
This allows Humana to transition certain services to CenterWell, with changes expected to roll out over the next couple of years.