The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.
On Tuesday, a judge formally rejected a motion by the company to have the case dismissed. Carelon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Elevance, is accused of publishing an inaccurate directory of providers for those seeking mental health services.
Those approved to receive the drug can do so outside of traditional hospital settings, including at skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare and other outpatient clinics such as infusion centers.
Bay Area-based Francisco Partners is picking up the tab, adding several pieces assembled through $4 billion in acquisitions over the years, including Merge Healthcare.
A redesigned patient-centered medical home approach focused on addressing high-value elements of care increased ED visits and had no effect on primary care spending, a new study shows.
