Avel eCare, a provider of clinician-to-clinician telemedicine services, is acquiring Amwell Psychiatric Care. | The acquisition will enable faster transitions for patients in mental health crisis to speak with clinically trained mental health professionals.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that will determine whether preventive services will remain fully covered by group health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). | The Supreme Court will decide the fate of the preventive services provision, a core component of the Affordable Care Act, by July.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that will determine whether preventive services will remain fully covered by group health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). | The Supreme Court will decide the fate of the preventive services provision, a core component of the Affordable Care Act, by July.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a strategic plan on artificial intelligence l | The Department of Health and Human Services released an AI Strategic Plan Jan. 10 that lays out short-term and long-term goals for ensuring AI is safe and trustworthy when deployed in healthcare. The plan emphasizes technical assistance for under-resourced organizations and workforce training initiatives.

Access Healthcare, a revenue cycle management group, announced a strategic growth investment from private equity firm New Mountain Capital to support market growth and development of new capabiliti | Tuesday’s announcement did not specify the size of New Mountain Capital’s investment, though it will keep the company’s existing leadership team at the helm. The news came a day after reports of a pending acquisition deal.

Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealth Group, physician pay and reimbursement and layoffs were top of mind for Fierce Healthcare readers in 2024. | Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealth Group, physician pay and reimbursement and layoffs were top of mind for Fierce Healthcare readers in 2024. Major changes in the primary care and telehealth markets also drew readers’ interest this past year.

The next administration could transform healthcare—shifting focus from treatment to prevention, slashing federal budgets and peeling back regulations in a bid to fuel innovation. | CMS rulemaking and state waivers could better address health outcomes, while technology should be adopted more freely to improve efficiency, says Trump transition team advisor Paul Mango.