Aetna's inaugural Provider Survey reveals optimism among U.S. healthcare providers, with 60% expecting the system to become less burdensome in five years. Providers highlight administrative burdens as a major challenge but see technology and AI as key to simplifying processes and improving patient access. Trust between providers and payers is growing, though only 36% feel payers consistently deliver on promises. Aetna aims to enhance this relationship by simplifying prior authorizations and leveraging digital tools to improve care navigation and outcomes.
Aetna's latest survey shows U.S. healthcare providers' trust in payers increased to a score of 6.1 from 5.4, reflecting improved perceptions of payer reliability and communication. Providers highlight technology's role in reducing administrative task...
CVS Caremark announced a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) resolving all litigation related to rebate practices, pharmacy network contracting, and vertical integration. The agreement ends ongoing investigations and allows CVS ...
