Marissa Plescia

Fort Health's $5.5 million in funding was led by Twelve Below and Vanterra and included participation from Redesign Health, Blue Venture Fund and True Wealth Ventures.

There has been a surge in digital mental health solutions, making it difficult to know which ones are effective. One Optum exec weighed in on how she's managing this challenge.

Prior authorization is a sore subject for payers and providers. So what if it went away? In a recent fireside chat hosted by MedCity News, Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan, shared his thoughts.

To ramp up its food-as-medicine support, NationsBenefits has acquired Good Measures, a company that offers coaching and personalized food prescriptions.

In the 2024 election, seven out of 10 states passed ballot measures protecting abortion rights. But the effects won't be seen immediately, experts say.

Evvy has launched a new line of prescription products to relieve vaginal discomfort. The products are available on the company's website, with prices ranging from $35 to $59.

The DEA recently announced the third extension of Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future.

World Class Health's $8 million in seed funding was led by AlleyCorp. The company serves self-funded employers and offers access to a global centers of excellence network.

Experts aren't sure what the outcome of the DOJ's recent lawsuit against the proposed UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys merger will be under the incoming Trump administration. The Biden administration has focused more on supporting clinicians, while the previous Trump administration favored corporations. Additionally, one expert noted that this case differs from other antitrust lawsuits because it does not seem to focus on a potential price increase.

Seen Health emerged from stealth on Monday. The company builds on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model and focuses on Asian and Pacific Islander communities.