Medicaid

This week's top stories include Cue expecting to deliver six million COVID-19 molecular tests by March, while surging costs and revenue loss force hospitals to rely on support from county governments.

The telehealth vendor's deal with the state comes shortly after another agreement that provided the services to Medicaid, children's health insurance members.

The study will use the smartphones, Apple Watches and a custom health engagement program to influence stroke risk and atrial fibrillation detection.

The company's US lead said that two "very large" strategic partners have already been secured, with hopes to lock down as many as five by next year.

The Epstein Becker Green report pinpointed the opioid epidemic as a major driving force behind new laws and programs, but coverage restrictions and non-robust parity laws are still hampering adoption within Medicare.

The bill will impact patients with Medicaid coverage and private insurance living in the largely rural state. 

Beth Landon, director of policy, New Mexico Hospital Association, talks about how the organization is pushing data to clinicians so they have informed conversations with patients — rather than operating like TSA agents. 

Video visits will be available at no cost for urgent care and behavioral health services.