The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has issued a statement deeply critical of the draft health care legislation introduced yesterday in the Senate, known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act, or BCRA. ACEP’s president, Dr. Rebecca Parker, said: [Continue reading]
American Diabetes Association Urges Senators to Vote Against Proposed Health Care Legislation
The American Diabetes Association has grave concerns about the impact the draft Senate health care bill will have on people with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes need access to continuous health care to effectively manage their disease and to prevent dangerous and costly complications. The proposed legislation could significantly limit access to care and yield increased costs for people with diabetes, and particularly for older Americans, who are at greater risk for diabetes. The bill also does not guarantee comprehensive coverage. [Continue reading]
SKYGEN USA Debuts on Healthcare Informatics 100 List
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisc., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades continue to accrue for SKYGEN USA. The company, which is dedicated to transforming the delivery of health benefits through innovative, technology-enabled solutions that drive down the … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Acquires Allegian Health Plans’ Membership in Texas
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today it has acquired certain Medicare Advantage and commercial group membership from Allegian Health Plans (AHP), a wholly-owned … [Continue reading]
CAHU Statement On Senate Passage Of SB 562
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CAHU is dismayed that the California State Senate saw fit to pass the $400 billion per year tax plan to pay for universal single payer legislation, SB 562 (Lara/Atkins). … [Continue reading]
American Well Telehealth Services Now Live in Texas
American Well announced today that its clinical partner, Online Care Group, is open and available for telehealth visits in Texas, following the historic signing of Bill SB107 into law by Governor Abbott on May 27. This bill embraces telehealth, … [Continue reading]
Alternate Health Announces Completion of Initial Study to Treat Zika Virus Symptoms with Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid
TORONTO, May 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Alternate Health Corp. (CSE:AHG, OTC:AHGIF), a diverse healthcare company revolutionizing patient care and research through compliance and technology in the emerging medical cannabis industry, announced today the … [Continue reading]
Typical American Family Faces $26,944 in Annual Healthcare
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, has released the 2017 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the cost of healthcare for a typical American family of four receiving coverage from an employer-sponsored preferred … [Continue reading]
73 Percent of Health Plan Members Say Their Plan Doesn’t Understand Their Health Very Well
More Americans now have health insurance than ever before, but that doesn't mean there are fewer gaps in the screening, monitoring, and management of healthcare and chronic disease. Most health plan members believe their plan's communications are … [Continue reading]
AARP Urges Senate to Start From Scratch on Health Care Bill
AARP sent a letter to every member of the U.S. Senate urging them to start from scratch on the health care legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The letter comes as AARP also begins to inform its members how each House … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced first quarter 2017 financial results today and reported a combined after-tax net income of $27.6 million (1.5% net margin) … [Continue reading]
EPIC adds Reba Mathew, Pharm.D., R.Ph to Employee Benefits Consulting Pharmacy Practice
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Reba Mathew Pharm.D., R.Ph has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Practice as Pharmacy Practice … [Continue reading]
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