Business Intelligence

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, endpoint protection and staff training are key to preventing breaches, says Renee Broadbent, CIO and information security officer at SoNE Healthcare.

Erik Decker, vice president and CISO at Intermountain Health and chair of the Health Sector Council's Cybersecurity Working Group, discusses the group's collaboration with the U.S. government to support healthcare data security mandates.

As MA plan options continue to grow, retention and competition for new members are even more critical.

This average rate decrease will lower total premiums by an estimated $130 million, says Blue Cross NC.

Participating practices outperformed the market in rates of control of diabetes, as well as screening rates for various cancers.

BCBSM will be expanding a program that streamlines prior authorization for physicians by exempting them from third-party processes.

Facilities and insurers would be compelled to list the prices they charge patients and PBMs to disclose rebates and discounts.

An executive said the move is part of a process to maximize shareholder revenue and position the company for continued growth.

Anca del Rio, a health tech guru based in Basel, Switzerland, and a judge at the Startup PitchFest at HIMSS23 Europe, said that no matter how passionate a startup might be, commercial fundraising is key to bringing solutions to consumers.

Walgreens is also making a $100,000 donation to End Overdose to support its efforts in educating the public on how to use the spray.