UnitedHealthcare

Republican Congressmen are asking a federal agency to study whether past mergers by pharmacy benefit managers have been good for consumers.

Acquisitions enable the insurer to employ 30,000 physicians, with the aim to steer patients from hospital stays.

The initiative seeks to identify those with serious conditions, and improve care and outcomes under value-based contracts.

Daily exercise targets qualify for cash payments to offset cost of the device or cash payments for members.

Both companies have vast stores of data that could compromise identities, says Deborah Peel.

Health insurer adding to growing doctor and clinic business

Providers such as The Johns Hopkins Hospital are demonstrating the value of data initiatives in improving patient care while helping to reduce waste and achieve more value from operations.

Family support for patients recovering from illness is crucial, and the Solutions for Caregivers program gives them needed tools and personalized assistance, says Vidya Raman-Tangella, MD, head of UnitedHealthcare’s Innovation Center of Excellence.