AI Birth Certificates, Molina Nose Dive, Big Beautiful Telehealth Provisions

Hey all,

Happy Tuesday! I’ve become convinced that maybe—just maybe—government-funded primary care for all isn’t such a wild idea. It might even make health plans more affordable and keep people from ending up in the ER for things that could’ve been handled with a simple check-up. Until then I hope more employers adopt DPC offerings within their health plans. Enjoy the rundown! 

Jacob Brody (Co-Founder & CEO, ZorroRX)

(Becker’s Hospital Review) Why Mayo Clinic Gives AI Agents Birth Certificates

Mayo Clinic assigns “birth certificates” and digital identities to its AI bots to integrate them as trackable team members, enabling both accountability and smoother collaboration. This approach stems from a broader effort to scale automation across the organization, with successful use cases like automating fax data entry leading to improved accuracy and staff redeployment to higher-level tasks. The practice ensures transparency, lifecycle management, and safer implementation of AI in clinical workflows. Full Article

(Bloomberg) Molina Lowers 2025 Guidance in Latest Grim Sign for Insurers

Molina Healthcare cut its 2025 earnings forecast and posted disappointing preliminary results, citing rising medical costs that continue to outpace premiums. The news adds to mounting pressure on Medicaid-heavy insurers like Centene and UnitedHealth, all of which have recently pulled back guidance amid similar cost challenges. With their go-to playbook—raising premiums—no longer keeping up, the industry’s struggle reveals a deeper problem: health insurers seem far better at charging more than at delivering better care. Full second-quarter results arrive July 23. Full Article

(Fierce Healthcare) Congress Approves First-Dollar Telehealth Coverage for HDHPs

Congress has permanently authorized a provision allowing individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) linked to health savings accounts (HSAs) to access telehealth services without first meeting their deductible. This move ensures continued access to virtual care for over 30 million Americans, enabling employers to design more affordable, flexible digital health benefits and reducing barriers to preventive and remote care. After all, making preventive care unaffordable has always been such a smart way to lower healthcare costs. Full Article