In a bid to safeguard the rights of seniors in New York State, the New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide) has unmasked the latest scheme preying on unsuspecting individuals during Medicare’s annual enrollment period (AEP). Termed the “Medicare Fraud of the Month,” this revelation sheds light on Medicare Marketing Violations occurring from October 15 through December 7, 2023. [Continue reading]
Marketing Misleads Older Adults During Medicare Open Enrollment
As the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) swings into action, millions of Medicare beneficiaries across the United States are facing a barrage of marketing tactics aimed at persuading them to switch plans. Lasting from October 15 to December 7 each year, OEP allows Medicare beneficiaries to review and choose the Medicare plans that best suit their needs. This includes beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare who can explore and change their prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medigap plans. [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Vermont Join Forces for Healthier Communities
In a significant move, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont have gained formal approval from the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation to solidify their affiliation, marking a groundbreaking collaboration … [Continue reading]
Medicare Open Enrollment: Your Guide to Making Informed Choices
As the Medicare Open Enrollment period approaches, the New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide) is on a mission to protect seniors from potential scams. The organization, dedicated to advocating for the rights of seniors in New York … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare Brings Medicare Advantage to Nevada: Exciting New Benefits Await Seniors
Nevada residents, get ready for some fantastic news! Cigna Healthcare is making its Medicare Advantage (MA) debut in the Silver State, marking a significant milestone for the renowned health insurer. The company is set to launch its $0 premium MA … [Continue reading]
Elite Health Online Introduces the Elite Thermogenic Formula: Your Catalyst to an Empowered Wellness Journey
In an era where holistic wellness and sustainable health solutions take the center stage, Elite Health Online meticulously curates products that effortlessly blend efficacy with convenience. Today, we delve into the dynamics of our latest offering, … [Continue reading]
HealthBird, a Leading Health Insurance Comparison Startup, Announces Expansion into Latin America
Miami-based HealthBird, a pioneering InsurTech startup renowned for its side-by-side health insurance plan comparisons, is embarking on a strategic expansion into Latin America (LATAM). The company is set to launch its successful application in three … [Continue reading]
Papa and HealthTeam Advantage Join Forces to Enhance Social Support for Older Adults in North Carolina
Papa, a platform specializing in companionship and support, has teamed up with HealthTeam Advantage (HTA), the business entity of Care N' Care Insurance Company of North Carolina, LLC. This partnership aims to provide essential social support to … [Continue reading]
G Announces 2023 Leave Your Mark Grant Winners
IMG (International Medical Group), a globally recognized insurance benefits and assistance services company, is pleased to unveil the recipients of the seventh annual Leave Your Mark Grant. This year's grant program awarded two organizations and five … [Continue reading]
Point32Health and Ariadne Labs Collaborate to Expand TeamBirth in Massachusetts
Health Plan News - In a significant move to improve maternal health care and address systemic inequities in the healthcare system, Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, is teaming up with Ariadne Labs … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare Expands 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans, Offering More Choice and Value to Customers
Cigna Healthcare is set to provide an extended range of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans across 29 states in 2024, catering to the diverse needs of older adults and dual-eligible beneficiaries. These expanded offerings aim to enhance … [Continue reading]
Allina Health | Aetna Enhances Medicare Advantage Offerings for 2024
Allina Health | Aetna has unveiled an array of significant updates to its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for 2024. These enhancements aim to provide increased value, additional cost savings, and flexible fitness benefits to beneficiaries, including … [Continue reading]
eHealth Rebrands
In a bid to revolutionize the Medicare plan shopping experience, eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a prominent online private health insurance marketplace, has announced an ambitious rebrand. The company has collaborated with Shinebox, a … [Continue reading]
Blue Shield of California Equips Seniors for 2024 Health Coverage
As the 2024 Medicare Annual Election Period commences, Blue Shield of California is geared up to cater to the varied healthcare needs of seniors through a comprehensive range of products and services. These offerings provide members with choices … [Continue reading]
Sharon J. Alvis Appointed as New CEO of Sendero Health Plans
Sendero Health Plans Inc. (Sendero) has announced the appointment of Sharon J. Alvis as its new Chief Executive Officer, tasked with leading the nonprofit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) created, funded, and owned by Central Health. Sendero is … [Continue reading]
Delta Dental of Arkansas Receives Prestigious Governor’s Quality Award
In a momentous achievement, Delta Dental of Arkansas has been recognized with a 2023 Governor's Quality Award, cementing its status as one of Arkansas's leading organizations committed to excellence. This coveted accolade was presented at the 29th … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare Commits $1 Million to Combat Food Insecurity Among Seniors
Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits provider under The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), is taking a proactive stance this autumn to combat food insecurity among older Americans. With a significant investment of $1 million, the company aims to make a … [Continue reading]
Canadians Spend 2.5 Times More Time Navigating Health and Benefits than with Doctors
Canadians are dedicating increasingly more time to navigating the complexities of accessing healthcare and benefits. From the time spent in doctor's offices to completing benefit-related paperwork and waiting at pharmacies, a recent survey conducted … [Continue reading]
BORN Ontario Provides Update on Cybersecurity Incident Impacting 3.4 Million Individuals
The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) Ontario issued a comprehensive update today regarding a cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 31, 2023. … [Continue reading]
Gravie Names Andrew Reeves as Senior Vice President and General manager of Gravie ICHRA
Gravie (one of the fastest-growing innovators in health benefits) has annonced that Andrew Reeves has been hired as Gravie's first senior vice president and General Manager of Gravie ICHRA. Reeves was appointed at a time that the HRA Council reported … [Continue reading]
Evernorth Care Group expands care to more seniors in Arizona
Evernorth Care Group, a nationally recognized provider of medical services, is now in-network for Devoted Health’s 13,000 Medicare (MA) members. Devoted Health MA Members can access Evernorth Care Group primary, specialty, and virtual care at 20 … [Continue reading]
Findhelp and Rural Health Association of Tennessee will Partner with TennCare in Addressing Non-Medical Factors of Tennesseans
Findhelp has been given a contract by the Tennessee Medicaid Agency (TennCare), as part of Health Starts Initiative, to assist Tennesseans in finding the non-medical care they require. Findhelp, a technology firm, connects people in need of social … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota provides grant funding to first-time homeowners in partnership with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced that it had access to $160,000 of Affordable Housing Program (AHP), funds, through its membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Blue Cross and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity have … [Continue reading]
EmpiRx Health Applauds Blue Shield of California’s Adoption of a Value-based Model for Prescription Drugs, Announces a Four-Point Plan To Accelerate PBM Transformation
EmpiRx Health applauds Blue Shield of California, a leading value-based PBM, for implementing the same model of pharmacy care. EmpiRx Health, the pioneer of value-based PBMs, announced a Four Point PBM Revolution Plan. The new plan aims to transform … [Continue reading]
Integrity Foundation launches a nationwide community initiative with a state-of-the art playground build in Nebraska
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (Integrity), a leading distributor and provider of retirement and wealth management solutions, has announced that the Integrity Foundation completed the first in a series of community legacy initiatives and support … [Continue reading]
EmblemHealth Announces National Value Based Care Awareness Study Results
EmblemHealth has announced the results of its study on the awareness level of value-based payments by employers and consumers. Both groups were unsure of the differences between value-based payment and fee-for service payments. However, when given a … [Continue reading]
HealthWell Foundation nominated for Charity Navigator Community Choice Award
Charity Navigator's 2023 Community Choice Award has been nominated by The HealthWell Foundation (r), a nonprofit organization that offers financial assistance to Americans who are not adequately insured. Charity Navigator is the largest and most … [Continue reading]
Health Alliance Plan and CareSource secure regulatory approval for Medicaid joint venture in Michigan
After a thorough review by federal and state regulatory agencies, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), an Ohio-based nonprofit managed-care health plan and CareSource, a Michigan nonprofit health plan have received regulatory approval for their joint venture. … [Continue reading]
Ventures leads a $7.6 million seed round led by GSR Ventures for a revolutionary employer-sponsored health insurance
Venteur, a digital health startup that helps companies offer personalized health insurance to their employees has closed a $7.6-million seed funding round. GSR Ventures is the lead investor, with Headwater VC and Revelry Venture Partners as well as … [Continue reading]
Inland Empire Health Plan reduces barriers in communities underserved through Community Health Worker graduation
Inland Empire Health Plan celebrated the first graduating class from its Community Health Worker Residency (CHW) Program at its Rancho Cucamonga headquarters. … [Continue reading]
Philadelphia health organizations create a Regional Coalition to Eliminate Racism-Based Medicine
The Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race Based Medicine (Regional Coalition), launched today. The Regional Coalition will work with its members to remove "adjustments for race" from 15 clinical decision-support tools commonly used that could … [Continue reading]
Lamoille Health Partners Acquires Family Practice Associates
Lamoille Health Partners entered into a contract to purchase Family Practice Associates. This independent primary care provider is located at 272 North Main Street, Cambridge, Vermont. The transaction, pending final regulatory approvals, will add a … [Continue reading]
HCSC Continues to Grow Medicare Coverage in 2024
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) intends to offer Medicare plans in 99 additional counties across Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas next year. … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare and Virgin Pulse Launch Personalized Digital Experiences for Individuals in an Effort to Improve Health and Vitality
Cigna Healthcare is the health benefits division within The Cigna Group, (NYSE: CI). Virgin Pulse is a digital-first global health and well-being engagement firm. This partnership will provide a more connected and personalized health experience for … [Continue reading]
Elite Health Online Unveils Rapamycin: The Groundbreaking Anti-Aging Solution
Elite Health Online is thrilled to announce the addition of Rapamycin to its product line. This revolutionary product is set to redefine the boundaries of longevity and vitality, offering consumers the opportunity to tap into the proverbial fountain … [Continue reading]
Elite Health Online Donates Over $12,000 to Remnant Church for Expanding Missionary Work in Challenging Regions
In its continuing commitment to "Improving Lives," Elite Health Online has chosen to support Remnant Church with a donation exceeding $12,000. This contribution is part of the healthcare organization's ongoing initiative to contribute a percentage of … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, City of Willmar and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Everyone in Willmar
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, City of Willmar and National Fitness Campaign announced today an agreement for an outdoor Fitness Court (r) Studio in Sperry Park. The Fitness Court Studio at Homewood Avenue NE will be opened on Wednesday, 19th … [Continue reading]
Enhance Health Expands Leadership Team for Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Enhance Health announced the addition of two new members to its executive leadership team, as the company continues to expand rapidly. … [Continue reading]
FWD Group ranked number six in 2023 MDRT rankings
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group) ranked sixth in the Top 10 Multinational Companies 2023 Million Dollar Round Table ("MDRT") rankings, maintaining its position from last season. … [Continue reading]
L.A. Care and Blue Shield To Give Away Nearly 17,000 Backpacks with School Supplies
L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan are distributing 16,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 of their jointly operated Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County this summer. … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Illinois Members Affected by Severe Weather
In response to severe weather in Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. … [Continue reading]
Centene Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces
Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare company committed to helping people lead healthier lives, has been selected as one of Newsweek’s" America’s Greatest Working Places 2023." Centene Corporation, one of the 1,000 U.S. businesses that made the … [Continue reading]
USAble Mutual launches innovative health coverage option for Georgia consumers
USAble Mutual is a mutual insurance company that does not make a profit. Today, they announced the launch of My WellSpent in Georgia, an affordable plan for primary care, dental and vision care. My WellSpent covers everyday healthcare requirements, … [Continue reading]
Crum & Forster Wins Gold, Silver Showcase Awards from the Insurance Marketing Communications Association
The Marketing and Corporate Communications Team at Crum & Forster has won two Showcase Awards – one gold and another silver – from the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association. C&F won gold for their 200 th anniversary producer event and … [Continue reading]
Valera Health Becomes Humana Network Provider
Valera Health, a telemental healthcare provider known for its high-quality and accessible care, recently announced its comprehensive mental health services are now in-network for some Humana Medicare Advantage members. … [Continue reading]
Independence Blue Cross and Sun Life announce new Stop Loss insurance collaboration
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Sun Life U.S. recently announced a new collaboration to exclusively provide Stop Loss insurance for Independence's self-funded group customers. Stop Loss insurance can protect self-funded employers who take … [Continue reading]
Hospital PMI at 51.5%; June 2023 Hospital ISM Report On Business
Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in June after one month of contraction preceded by 35 consecutive months of growth, say the nation's hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®. … [Continue reading]
Survey: Delta Dental patients rate their experiences with dentists a 9.5 out of 10
Delta Dental announced key findings from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Dental Plan Survey, which provides feedback from Delta Dental patients about their oral health care experiences. … [Continue reading]
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Receives NCQA’s HEDIS Health Plan Measure Certification
Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMEH), a leading physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company focused on enabling providers in the successful … [Continue reading]
IEHP Named Great Place To Work for Third Year in a Row
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current team members say about their experience working at IEHP. This year, 92% of … [Continue reading]
Cambia Health Solutions welcomes Mike Rains as Chief Financial Officer
Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to welcome Mike Rains as its next chief financial officer to lead the critical work of driving financial stability across the enterprise. … [Continue reading]
Miaja Cassidy Named as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that Miaja Cassidy has joined the organization's senior leadership team as chief legal officer. In her role, Cassidy oversees the management of all Blue Cross legal services as well … [Continue reading]
Chris DeRosa, President, U.S. Government, Cigna Healthcare Assumes Leadership of Medicare and Individual & Family Plan Businesses
The Cigna Group announced today Chris DeRosa, President, U.S. Government, will assume leadership of Cigna Healthcare's Medicare and Individual & Family Plan (IFP) businesses, as Chuck Berg, Senior Advisor, announces his departure. … [Continue reading]
Cathay Life Celebrates Fifth Celent Model Insurer Award
Celent, a global research and consulting company, has recognized Cathay Life Insurance for its expertise. This is the fifth Model Insurer Award that the company has received. Celent is a leading consulting firm in the financial technology sector, and … [Continue reading]
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2023 American Business Awards®
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group, a provider of financial, life, and health products, has been named winner of a Gold Stevie Award(r) in the category of New Product and Services, in the 21st Annual American Business Awards (r). LBIG was recognized … [Continue reading]
Cigna Group Appoints Dr. Philip Ozuah to Board of Directors
The Cigna Group, a global health company (NYSE:CI), announced today that Dr. Philip Ozuah was appointed to its Board of Directors. His appointment will take effect on June 1, 2023. … [Continue reading]
vybe urgent care Now Accepting UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
vybe Urgent Care, the largest independent operator of urgent-care centers in Greater Philadelphia, announced that it now accepts UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for Families (CHIP) and CHIP. The new plans, which are in addition to UnitedHealth Group … [Continue reading]
CVS Health names Brian Kane President of Aetna
CVS Health (r) has announced that Brian Kane, Executive Vice President and president of Aetna will join the company on September 1, 2023. He will join the executive leadership team of CVS Health and report directly to Karen S. Lynch, President and … [Continue reading]
Introducing PatientGPT: The Future of Patient Navigation by PatientGenie Using OpenAI
PatientGenie is a consumer-health technology company that has announced the addition of PatientGPT to its healthcare search engine. PatientGPT is a revolutionary AI navigation system. PatientGPT, based on OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, aims to … [Continue reading]
Fidelis Care Raises Awareness of Health Equity Issues During National Minority Health Month
Fidelis Health is raising awareness of the health disparities that minority populations face. This year's theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding. emphasizes how meeting cultural and language needs can improve health outcomes. … [Continue reading]
Liberty HealthShare, Strengthened by its Vision, Weathers Challenges
In the last few years, healthcare sharing ministries have seen significant changes, largely due to actions taken in Washington D.C. and many state capitals. Liberty HealthShare (r) has overcome these challenges with its vision to build a … [Continue reading]
Health In Tech Partners with 6 Degree Health and 90 Degree Benefits
Health in Tech is an industry-leading insurtech firm that provides disruptive innovation that reimagines self funded health plans. Today, Health in Tech announced that it has partnered with 6 Degree Health, 90 Degree Benefits and created a new … [Continue reading]
Shockwave Therapy to Erectile Dysfunction In Celina, TX: Comprehensive Guide
Erectile dysfunction (ED), a common problem, affects millions of men across all ages. There are many options for people who want to get relief from this condition. Shockwave therapy is an option in Celina, Texas. Elite Wellness and Anti-Aging is the … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Promotes Bukata Hayes to Chief Equity Officer
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has promoted Bukata Hayes to the position of vice-president, chief equity officer. Hayes, who has been vice president for racial equity and health equity since March 20,21, will assume this new role. She will … [Continue reading]
Liberty HealthShare Offers Holiday Special Discount for New Members
Liberty HealthShare, a leading Christian healthsharing ministry in the country, has announced a holiday discount program for new members. … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Signs Value-Based Payment Contracts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has announced a significant milestone in its commitment towards ensuring equitable, high-quality and affordable care. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the first non-profit health plan … [Continue reading]
EmpiRx Health Appoints Ziad Rubaie as Chief Growth Officer
EmpiRx Health has announced Ziad Rubaie's appointment as Chief Growth Officer. This makes EmpiRx Health the only industry-focused pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) that values value. Rubaie joins EmpiRx Health's leadership team during a period of rapid … [Continue reading]
Superior HealthPlan, MedArrive & Brave Health Partnership
Superior HealthPlan, located in Texas, today announced a new partnership with MedArrive. MedArrive offers mobile-integrated home care management services. Superior members with complex health needs will benefit from the collaboration. It will close … [Continue reading]
Gravie Names Dr. Greg Burrell as Company’s First Chief Medical Officer
Gravie, a leader in health benefit innovation, announced today that Dr. Greg Burrell has been appointed chief medical officer. Gravie's first chief medical officer, Dr. Greg Burrell, will be the clinical thought leader. His focus is on improving … [Continue reading]
Solis Health Plans Appoints Industry Veteran Francisco Hernandez, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer
Solis Health Plans, a Florida Medicare Advantage Plan is proud to announce Francisco Hernandez's appointment. As Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Hernandez will be joining the Solis executive team to oversee clinical operations, care management quality … [Continue reading]
HealthPartners Improves Member Shopping Experiences on the ACA Marketplace
HealthPartners has demonstrated its commitment to simplicity, affordability, and a better shopping experience for Wisconsin residents in their health insurance marketplace. HealthPartners' partnership with Softheon a top cloud-based provider of … [Continue reading]
Fair Square Medicare raises $15 million Series A
Fair Square Medicare is a tech-enabled senior concierge healthcare platform. Today, they announced $15 million in Series B funding. Define Ventures led the round with participation from Slow Ventures and YCombinator (YC), as well as angel investors. … [Continue reading]
American Council of Cannabis Medicine Partnership to Begin Working With the Health Care Sharing Industry
Today, the American Council of Cannabis Medicine announced that they have selected and participated in the NHCSA Building Bridges Program. To foster understanding and provide resources to the health care sharing sector and its millions of members … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Expand its High-Quality Primary Care Offering in the Commonwealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), today announced a partnership with VillageMD. This is a rapidly growing national provider of primary care services based on value through its subsidiary, Village Medical. VillageMD will now be … [Continue reading]
Numinus completes acquisition of Novamind
Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus", the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF) is pleased to announce the acquisition (the "Transaction") of Novamind Inc. ("Novamind") has completed, following Novamind's receipt of a final order from the BC Supreme … [Continue reading]
NRx Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) Request for ZYESAMI® (aviptadil)
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (Nasdaq : NRXP, NRx Pharmaceuticals), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration denied the Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD). The FDA denied ZYESAMI (r) … [Continue reading]
King Insurance Acquires Wurzel Insurance
King Insurance (or the "Company"), is a fast-growing, full-service brokerage that offers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products as well as employee benefit solutions. Today, King Insurance announced the acquisition of The Wurzel … [Continue reading]
Medicare Advantage Plans Earn High Marks in eHealth Survey
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ : EHTH) released results from a survey involving more than 2,800 Medicare beneficiaries. The survey explored their satisfaction with their Medicare Advantage plans. … [Continue reading]
Curated Mental Health Partners with Brooklyn Minds Psychiatry
Curated mental Health, P.L.L.C., an innovative psychiatry practice in New York City, announced today they have entered into an agreement to partner Brooklyn Minds Psychiatry, P.C., and Mind Centers, Inc., its associated management services … [Continue reading]
HEALTHWORXS: A Game Changer, No Cost Healthcare Plan
WorXsiteHR has teamed up to offer employees a completely free medical plan called HealthWorX. This is in order to help US businesses and employees regain lost revenues and address new hiring and retention problems. … [Continue reading]
Study Finds Consumers Want Their Physician to Lead
RazorMetrics' recent survey of consumers about drug costs revealed some unexpected results. Healthcare consumers still want their doctor to lead, despite the rise in savings apps driven by consumers. According to the survey, 80% of respondents said … [Continue reading]
Peer-Reviewed Journal Spotlights Lirio’s Approach to Behavioral Design and Its Ability to Impact Underserved Communities
The Frontiers of Digital Health is the premier open access publication on digital health. It features a new approach to personalized behavioral interventions for historically underserved communities. Kelsey Lynett Ford (DrPH) and Ashley B. authored … [Continue reading]
Braxia Scientific Provides Update on Clinical Trials for Ketamine and Psilocybin Drug Development
Braxia Scientific Corp. (CSE: BRAXF (OTC: BRAXF (FWB: 4996), a medical research firm with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments to people with depression and other disorders, provided today an update on its leading research role in the … [Continue reading]
Numinus Identified as a Licensed Psilocybin Supplier
After decades of legal scrutiny, psychedelics such as MDMA and psilocybin were granted a stamp by Health Canada for medical purposes. The Canadian legislation allows the use of psychedelics for medical purposes beyond palliative care. This is a … [Continue reading]
Industry Clinical Trials for Ketamine and Psilocybin Drug Development
Braxia Scientific Corp. (CSE: BRAXF (OTC: BRAXF (FWB: 4996), a medical research firm with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments to people with depression and other disorders, recently provided an update on its leading research role in … [Continue reading]
CMS Expands Diabetes Medicare Coverage
Medtronic plc (NYSE :MDT), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will expand Medicare coverage for all types continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) including adjunctive and … [Continue reading]
American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Radiology, and American Society of Anesthesiologists File Lawsuit
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology (ACR) brought a lawsuit against federal government. The lawsuit claimed that the interim final ruling (IFR), on surprise medical billing, goes against the No Surprises … [Continue reading]
Meridian Donates Box Lunches to Spectrum Health Workers
As a token of appreciation for Spectrum Health employees' dedication to caring for the community during the COVID-19 epidemic, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan and Apple Spice Catering Company teamed up to deliver 900 boxes lunches to Spectrum Health … [Continue reading]
Some Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Clinics are turning to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Mental Treatments
Psilocybin and ketamine, which is the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, are promising drugs for treating mental disorders. Psychoedelic-assisted therapy clinics are becoming more focused on the patient experience, and not just the use of ketamine … [Continue reading]
Douglas Pharmaceuticals announces results from Phase 2 trial of R-107 in subjects with Treatment Resistant Depression
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Douglas), a privately held New Zealand-headquartered pharmaceutical company, today announced positive top-line data from its multinational, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind Phase 2 study of R-107 designed to … [Continue reading]
Emergency Department Practice Management Association Files Amicus Brief, Supports Patient Protections
The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA), an organization representing the practice of Emergency Medicine, filed an amicus brief, along with Texas ACEP and Virginia ACEP, in support of the Texas Medical Association's and Dr. … [Continue reading]
Sensely Partnership with Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance
Sensely, a virtual assistant pioneer, announced a partnership with Krungthai AXA Life Insurance. This Thai-based carrier provides health insurance to around 500,000 members. Krungthai AXA Life, a Thai-based carrier that provides health insurance to … [Continue reading]
Osigu Secures $7.5 Million in Funding
Osigu is the most trusted real-time claims and e-prescription platform for Latin America. It announced today that it has secured $7.5 Million in a new round led by IDC Ventures. Jose Vargas, cofounder of Healthcare.com (a leading digital insurance … [Continue reading]
CMS Expands Diabetes Medicare Coverage
Medtronic plc (NYSE :MDT), a global leader of healthcare technology, announced today that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will expand Medicare coverage for all types continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) including adjunctive and … [Continue reading]
Servatus raises $7.5 million to advance autoimmune therapies
Servatus Ltd is an unlisted Australian biopharmaceutical firm and global expert in the development and identification of new autoimmune therapies using live microbial biotherapeutics. It has received strong support from its sophisticated … [Continue reading]
NeuroSense Therapeutics IPO
NeuroSense Therapeutics Limited. is a clinical-stage biotechnology firm that focuses on developing and discovering treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. It today announced pricing for its initial public … [Continue reading]
Positive EMERALD Trial Results for Elacestrant
Radius Health, Inc. ("Radius") and Menarini Group ("Menarini") shared details about the elacestrant data of the EMERALD study. These results were presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The data was presented by Dr. Aditya Barhia, MD as … [Continue reading]
Leading ALS Organizations Celebrate House Passage of ACT for ALS
Today, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, I AM ALS and the ALS Association issued the following statement regarding today's passage of ACT For ALS in Congress: … [Continue reading]
Jasper Health Named to the 2021 CB Insights Digital Health 150
CB Intelligence today introduced Jasper Health, an intelligent platform that offers care guidance and navigation to people with cancer, at its third annual Digital Health150 event. This event showcases 150 of the most promising private digital … [Continue reading]
TruHearing® Moves to Make Hearing Benefits as Prevalent as Vision and Dental Coverage
TruHearing and Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company have partnered to create a hearing insurance plan. This will allow benefits professionals to offer hearing benefits as an additional offering similar to vision and dental. TruHearing's strategic … [Continue reading]
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