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Even $10 increase in Medicaid payments helps erase disparities in care access, study says

Dive Brief: Financial incentives can influence who a physician decides to treat and their patients’ overall health, a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found. Even a slight uptick in Medicaid reimbursement can improve school attendance as well, driving down the rate of chronic absenteeism. The paper estimates that a $ 10 increase… Read More: Even $10 increase in Medicaid payments helps erase disparities in… »

JPMorgan Chase to acquire payments technology company InstaMed

JPMorgan Chase announced today that it is buying health payments technology company InstaMed. The acquisition is for more than $ 500 million, making it the bank’s biggest buy since the financial crisis, CNBC reported. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, according to Stuart Hanson, managing director and head of… Read More: JPMorgan Chase to acquire payments technology company InstaMed »