Marissa Plescia is a reporter at MedCity News, where she covers topics related to payers, employers, and health technology. With a background in finance reporting and data journalism, she explores themes in healthcare, wellness, and the healthcare system. Marissa's work has been featured in LegalTech News, NewsBreak, RamaOnHealthcare, Above the Law, and various other prominent publications.
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Marissa's coverage primarily revolves around healthcare and pharmaceuticals, with a focus on industry outlooks, reports, and private sector announcements. She is likely to be interested in pitches that offer insights from experts in the healthcare industry, particularly those related to trends such as AI integration, health equity improvement strategies, cost pressures facing healthcare organizations, and innovative care models.
Given her reliance on data and press releases in her coverage attributes, Marissa may be receptive to pitches supported by robust data or involving significant developments within the private sector. Pitches offering expert commentary on emerging trends or analysis of recent reports are likely to resonate well with her.
While there is no specific geographic focus mentioned for Marissa's work, she appears open to covering topics relevant at an international level within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
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By: Marissa Plescia
In this episode, we're joined by Julia Lasater, management consulting senior analyst at Accenture, and Amani Bright, senior program manager at Springboard Enterprises. They discuss the key takeaways of their recent women's health report.
The new Lilli App helps consumers manage polycystic ovary syndrome with meal plans, a symptom tracking tool and educational resources.
By: Stephanie Baum
At a time when AI is reshaping pharma, Reverba Global CEO Cheryl Lubbert explained in an interview why empathy, context, and ethics still require a human touch.
Tia Health recently launched its longevity service line, which is starting with a focus on heart health. It includes labs and one-on-one provider guidance.
A bill introduced by Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter would ban PBMs' use of spread pricing in Medicaid, among other reforms.
By: Marissa Plescia
A bill introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter would ban PBMs’ use of spread pricing in Medicaid, among other reforms.
A recent KFF report showed that in 2024, 79% of counties in the U.S. were highly concentrated for Medicare Advantage, and 18% were very highly concentrated.
CalPERS has entered into a five-year agreement with CVS Caremark, who will provide outpatient prescription drug benefits for about 587,000 members enrolled in basic or Medicare HMO or PPO plans.
By: Marissa Plescia
A new survey from Mercer found that 51% of large employers said they are likely or very likely to make health benefit changes that would shift more costs to employees.
By: Marissa Plescia
A group of Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit against HHS and CMS, arguing that their recent final rule will harm access to care under the Affordable Care Act.
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