- Uber has announced a new platform to help caregivers facilitate transportation for those they care for. The move also further expands the company’s footprint in the health care space. The new offering, unveiled on Wednesday at the company’s annual product event, allows caregivers to request and monitor rides and deliveries of prescriptions, groceries, and over-the-counter items for those they care for. In the coming months, Uber said it will start to partner with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial plans to reimburse consumers for the cost. No additional costs will be passed on to the consumer. (Article here)
- Native Americans are disproportionately affected by ongoing Medicaid redeterminations following the COVID-19 public health emergency. The redetermination process exacerbates existing challenges in accessing health care on reservations, with instances of individuals losing coverage during critical medical treatment. Concerns arise regarding the impact on tribal health systems, which heavily rely on Medicaid reimbursement, exacerbating long-standing health disparities within Indigenous populations. (Article here)
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