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Telehealth Faces Legal Obstacles Before It Can Take Off

Recent proposed government expansion of telehealth services is facing obstacles ranging from how to license doctors performing telehealth to how to pay for the services. Telehealth has generally been offered to rural patients so they don’t have to travel long distances to see their provider in person. The proposed changes, however, will let Medicare Advantage plans expand telehealth services to any patient regardless of their location. The proposal would take effect in 2020. At that time, Medicare managed plans will be able to expand their telehealth offerings,...

Woolsey Fire: SoCal community offers free resources to first responders, families affected by blaze

Community members and companies all across the nation are rallying around those affected by the Woolsey fire, offering goods, services, and support. Those that are stepping up to help are healthcare company American Well, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and many local businesses and individuals. It can be hard to find regular healthcare during a natural disaster, so American Well is offering free video visits with board-certified physicians and therapists through November 26. The AmWell doctors can answer questions about asthma and other respiratory...

Ochsner brings new healthcare experience to Louisiana with virtual visits

Louisiana-based Ochsner Health System is now offering its patients a virtual visit platform for urgent care visits. The system, called Ochsner Anywhere Care, is powered by a partnership with American Well. It gives consumers the ability to connect with board-certified primary care providers for secure, live, on-demand video visits. “Sometimes patients can’t get off work or they might have transportation issues. Missing work, trying to arrange child care, and fighting traffic can sometimes hinder someone from taking care of themselves,” said Ochsner Baton Rouge Regional Medical...

Oncology Analytics Raises $21M, Moves Headquarters to Atlanta

Oncology Analytics, a digital health startup that provides an evidence-based, analytics-focused approach to utilization management for oncology, announced today that it had raised $21 million in a Series B funding round. Led by Oak HC/FT, the round also included funding from McKesson Ventures, Blue Cross Blue Shield Venture Partners, and the Sandbox Advantage Fund. Oncology today presents a challenging landscape as new treatments for cancer seem to be coming to market ever faster. In fact, over the past five years, U.S. anti-cancer drug costs have risen...

Oncology Analytics Raises $21 Million Series B Financing Led by Oak HC/FT

Oncology Analytics announced today that it had raised $21 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round was led by Oak HC/FT and was joined by McKesson Ventures, Blue Cross Blue Shield Venture Partners, and Sandbox Advantage Fund. Oncology Analytics, Inc. provides health plans, provider and patients with an evidence-based, technology-driven approach to utilization management, which is purpose-built for oncology. Used by physicians to support over 3.5 million health plan members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the Oncology Analytics e-Prior Authorization platform is updated...