



A closer look at Elevance Health’s AI strategy
The buzz around artificial intelligence in healthcare hasn’t waned, and for major companies to keep up, they must invest in key applications. For the biggest firms, that translates to hundreds of use cases in practice and testing. At Elevance Health, that work is grounded in a key mantra: keep the…

How doctors are rethinking care as colorectal cancer shifts younger
Colorectal cancer rates are rising rapidly among young people worldwide. Experts expect it to become the leading cause of cancer death among people ages 20 to 49 by 2030. Younger patients are also more likely to be diagnosed at later stages. In 2019, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute launched its Young…

Have providers missed the mark on basic automation?
With all the talk about generative AI over the past few years, the conversation in healthcare has largely shifted away from less flashy use cases, such as automating administrative tasks. But doing the basics well remains key to minimizing missed appointments, delayed treatments and lost revenue. …

The TEAM model arrives, ready or not
On January 1, CMS launched its latest alternative payment model: TEAM, the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. The mandatory program requires hundreds of acute care hospitals to participate in episode-based payments for five common, high-cost surgeries. TEAM's goal is central to value-based…

Cutting employer costs by steering patients to top docs
Employers are in a tough spot. Healthcare costs are rising, while insurance plan options may seem overwhelming or inadequate. The need for real value has never been more apparent. What if there were a way to optimize an existing provider network for quality? Garner Health helps employers address t…

A Fierce federal health policy checkup
Since the Trump administration took office in January, healthcare policy has been moving quickly, with changes touching Medicaid funding, ACA subsidies, hospital finances and the federal government’s approach to health technology. This week on "Podnosis," we’re bringing you a recording from a live…

Inside Fierce Healthcare's Women of Influence special report
Each year, Fierce Healthcare’s Women of Influence special report asks a simple question: Who is actually reshaping healthcare from the inside? This year brought a record number of nominations and a list that reflects how broad that influence has become, across health systems, payers, tech, policy a…

The latest on prescription digital therapeutics
It’s been a buzzy few years for prescription digital therapeutics, marked by bankruptcies, reimbursement policy changes and AI advancements. At their best, DTx solutions can offer a more personalized, convenient and cost-effective care experience. But barriers to adoption remain. What are they, a…

Conduent’s Mandy Huckaby talks AI, customer experience, navigating change
Conduent is leaning into artificial intelligence to help clients navigate budget constraints, improve service quality and streamline operations, according to Mandy Huckaby, vice president and general manager of customer experience management. Speaking on Fierce Healthcare’s Podnosis podcast, Hucka…

Q3 earnings recap: Plenty of uncertainty ahead for payers, providers
With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history as a backdrop, for-profit providers and payers detailed the continued regulatory uncertainty and pressures on their businesses in the third quarter. In this episode of "Podnosis," Editor Dave Muoio and Senior Writer Paige Minemyer break down th…