By Kyle Keeney Around the world, millions of patients, suffering from cancer, Alzheimer’s, cystic fibrosis, and many other chronic diseases, are holding onto hope that one day soon there will be a cure—and America’s biopharmaceutical companies are dedicated to turning these hopes into reality. We all recently witnessed the power of innovation when the world…
Kentucky-based Start-up is Simplifying HealthCare – One Payment at a Time
By Raffi Kayat The total US healthcare expenditure hit $3.6 trillion in 2019, yet 90% of healthcare providers still use paper checks and manual processes for payment collections. Recognizing an opportunity, we at borderless™, a Louisville-based payments company, launched a healthcare initiative to provide simple, contactless and affordable digital payments. Healthcare E-commerce is on the…
Passport Health Plan Commits to Improve Member Health and Engagement
Passport Health Plan has selected Voxiva, Inc. and TracFone Wireless, Inc. to engage and support their members in taking an active role in their health by providing them with free mobile phones and health messaging. Eligible members will receive a phone with 250 monthly minutes, unlimited text messaging, and toll-free calls to Passport’s Member Services…
UK Pharmacy Professor Develops New Tool to Prevent Heroin Deaths
A new, lifesaving product aimed at reducing the death toll from heroin abuse — developed by a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy — is in its final round of clinical trials and has received Fast Track designation by the Food and Drug Administration. The product, a nasal spray application of the…
iHealth Solutions to Locate Headquarters in Louisville
iHealth Solutions LLC is moving its headquarters and main operations from Virginia to downtown Louisville, solidifying the city’s global reputation as a powerhouse for companies involved in health and business services. The company, which provides technology and other services for medical records, as well as medical billing and claims processing services, plans to create 70…
ZirMed Acquires Intelligent Healthcare
Last week, Louisville-based ZirMed acquired California-based Intelligent Healthcare, a data-driven clinical integration and population health management company. ZirMed will immediately begin integrating Intelligent Healthcare’s population health management analytics platform into its technology suite. “We’ve always been focused on improving our clients’ bottom line by helping them improve operational efficiencies and get reimbursed more quickly for the services they…