Prior authorizations were the most costly and time-consuming transactions for providers in 2019 and are among the top reasons patient care is delayed. As cash-strapped hospitals and health systems strive to meet patient, payer and provider needs, the demand for AI technologies to increase efficiency and improve the patient experience has become critical. [Continue reading]
Second Largest Commercial Insurer Covers Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for All Pregnancies
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a pioneer and global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that the second largest commercial health plan in the United States has extended coverage of non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) to all singleton pregnancies. This announcement comes on the heels of the largest U.S. health plan’s expansion earlier this week. Natera now estimates that over 90% of all commercially-covered lives will have average risk NIPT coverage. [Continue reading]
R. Scott Blackley Named Oscar Chief Financial Officer
Oscar, the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members, today announced it has hired R. Scott Blackley as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 16, 2021. Scott … [Continue reading]
Services PMI™ at 55.9%; November 2020 Services ISM® Report On Business®
Economic activity in the services sector grew in November for the sixth month in a row, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. … [Continue reading]
Top Financial Concern Among Americans is the Cost of Healthcare
A new survey released today by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) in collaboration with research-led consulting firm Heart + Mind Strategies LLC found that more than half of Americans (54%) are experiencing high or very … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Offers Free Bluebikes Rides
In support of public health efforts to encourage flu vaccinations and to provide an easy mode of transportation to flu shot locations across Metro-Boston, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will offer free Bluebikes rides during … [Continue reading]
A.M. Best Again Affirms Superior Rating for the Cooperative of American Physicians’ Mutual Protection Trust (MPT)
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), the organization's core product, has earned another A+ (Superior) Rating with a Stable Outlook from A.M. Best Company, a global full-service … [Continue reading]
Employer Direct Healthcare Hires Jerry Fiala
Employer Direct Healthcare (EDH), a market-leader in the surgical benefit space, announced the hiring of Jerry Fiala as a Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining EDH, Fiala provided leadership during the successful implementation … [Continue reading]
HAP partners with digital health platform
Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, is partnering with Peerfit®, a digital health technology company, to bring Peerfit Move to its Medicare Advantage members. Peerfit Move encourages Medicare members to maintain an … [Continue reading]
WellSpark Health and LAZ Parking Partnership
WellSpark Health and LAZ Parking, one of the largest parking companies in the country, have partnered to create a next generation employee benefit program in support of the modern workforce. The innovative program is built to understand and respond … [Continue reading]