Tag: Better Health

WASHINGTON – With reimbursement declining from a variety of payers, stakeholders are banding together to advocate for better pricing and access to innovative ostomy products.  “They are lowering reimbursement – and some already have pretty low reimbursement to begin with – to the point where only certain products are able to be provided,” said Laura Williard, vice president of payer relations for AAHomecare. “(For example), there are managed care organizations...

SAN FRANCISCO – When it comes to questions about medical devices or supplies, nine times out of 10, the doctor is not the best person to answer them, says Naama Stauber Breckler. That’s why Better Health, which recently launched with the close of a $3.5 million seed round, offers one-on-one coaching, peer support and education, including interactive webinars covering various topics from ostomy leaks to diet and exercise, and even swimming. “They don't know the difference...

SAN FRANCISCO – Better Health, an online supplier of urological and ostomy supplies, has hired Dr. Rosemary Ku as vice president of medical affairs. She brings more than a decade of health care experience in clinical care, payer innovation and technology development for chronic disease management systems. In her new role, Ku will oversee the build-out of a comprehensive care program, starting with launching an innovative peer coaching service to improve health outcomes, quality of life...

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would extend the moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequestration cuts from March 31, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021.  H.R. 1868, which passed 246-175, would also exempt the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan from the statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, eliminating an additional 4% Medicare cut that would amount to about $36 billion in 2022.  On March 15, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.,...

SAN FRANCISCO – Better Health, an online supplier of urological and ostomy supplies, has launched with $3.5 million in seed funding.  The provider, which offers “white glove service,” also has national contracts with major insurers, including Humana and Oscar Health.  “Better Health improves the lives of patients who use medical supplies by getting them the best products in a timely, cost-effective and stress-free manner,” said Naama Staubler Breckler,...