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 revolutionize patient navigation by offering seamless and personalized experiences for healthcare organizations and patients. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 healthcare-sharing ministry that is a reflection of Jesus Christ, and empowers Americans in managing their healthcare journey. [Read more…]
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 level-funded, value-based health plan that will be effective in January 2023. [Read more…]
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 best provider of shockwave therapy in Celina, TX. This article will give you an overview of shockwave therapy, and the potential benefits. [Read more…]
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 be responsible to integrate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEIB), strategies into the Racial & Health Equity department. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 to establish a financial payment model that rewards health systems and doctors for eliminating racial or ethnic inequalities in care. This will help improve health care for the 2.9 million Blue Cross members. [Read more…]
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 expansion. He will continue to build on the momentum while plan sponsors search for financially sustainable, clinically-based health benefits. [Read more…]
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 critical care gaps and address non-medical drivers. The partnership will also help at-risk members navigate healthcare systems. Brave Health will offer members better access to virtual behavioral healthcare services. [Read more…]
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 quality and cost efficiency of healthcare. [Read more…]
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 improvement, care management, pharmacy, health IT and behavioral health for Solis’ members. [Read more…]
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 health insurance exchange technology, will allow Wisconsin residents to shop for and enroll directly on the HealthPartners website. [Read more…]
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. To date, the company has raised $19 Million. [Read more…]
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 throughout the country. [Read more…]
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 able to offer more innovative primary care services in Massachusetts through this partnership. [Read more…]
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 Court. As a result of the acquisition, Numinus now operates 13 wellness clinics, four clinical research facilities and a dedicated psychedelics research lab – positioning the company as a leading integrated mental wellness company providing ketamine- and psychedelic-assisted therapies. [Read more…]
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) (aviptadil). It emphasized the company’s NRX101 BTD compound for Bipolar Disorder associated with Suicidality and its NRX-101 BTD drug. Based on the positive findings of a subgroup analysis of patients treated with Aviptadil and placebo, and who had respiratory failure due to Critical COVID-19, the request for BTD was made. [Read more…]
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 Agency, Inc. (“Wurzel Insurance”) [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 organization. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 they would prefer that their doctor choose a lower-cost drug for them and make it happen automatically. [Read more…]
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 the program and article that showcase an innovative perspective on behavioral design and equity. The case study from COVID-19 vaccine illustrates this point. West, PhD; Amy Bucher, PhD; and Chandra Y. Osborn, PhD. [Read more…]
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 psychedelics sector. Braxia Scientific’s research team continues to develop innovative treatments for depression. This includes potential ketamine derivatives. Braxia Scientific also continues to conduct multiple psychedelic-based clinical trials. This adds to the Company’s growing proprietary data that will be used to inform future drug development. [Read more…]
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 significant breakthrough for health professionals and advocates calling it a major step forward in the treatment of serious or life-threatening conditions. This is a great news for patients who are interested in psychedelic treatment for mental illness. It will also offer Compass Pathways (NASDAQ CMPS), ATAI Life Sciences, NASDAQ:ATAI), Revive Therapeutics Ltd.(OTCQB:RVVTF), Mind Medicine/MindMed (NASDAQ :MNMD), (NEO:MMED), Numinus Wellness (TSX :NUMI), (OTCPK :NUMIF), which are currently conducting clinical trials on various psychedelics) a smoother path to approval. [Read more…]
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 the psychedelics sector. Braxia Scientific’s research team continues to develop innovative treatments for depression. This includes potential ketamine derivatives. Braxia Scientific also continues to conduct multiple psychedelic-based clinical trials. This adds to the Company’s growing proprietary data that will be used to inform future drug development. [Read more…]
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 nonadjunctive CGMs. CGMs that are compatible with Medtronic insulin pumps will be covered. The rule was published on December 21st, 2021. It will become effective 60 days after publication. [Read more…]
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 Act language and will ultimately hurt patients and access to care. [Read more…]
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 employees. [Read more…]
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 or other psychedelic drugs therapies. The therapy is being seen as a part of the overall experience and not the final word. Experts believe that this new direction, which combines digital mental health therapy and psychedelics with other mind-altering substances, can lower the cost of care and improve patient outcomes and protocols. [Read more…]
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 investigate the efficacy and safety of R-107 (ketamine 30, 60, 120 or 180 mg) versus placebo for TRD. The study was carried out in New Zealand and Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and 2021. 168 patients were randomized. [Read more…]
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. Adam Corley’s lawsuit against four federal agencies challenging the legality of an interim final rule issued in September implementing dispute resolution in the No Surprises Act (Rule). [Read more…]
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 approximately 500,000 members, has incorporated Sensely’s technology into its Emma application. This powerful digital solution offers policyholders access to a variety of healthcare services and policy information through one application. [Read more…]
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 company), was also involved. This funding will allow Osigu to expand into Colombian markets and improve its ML algorithms, AI features, as well as expand Osigu’s reach. [Read more…]
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 nonadjunctive CGMs. CGMs that are compatible with Medtronic insulin pumps will be covered. The rule was published on December 21st, 2021. It will become effective 60 days after publication. [Read more…]
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 shareholders. [Read more…]
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 offering. Each unit consists of one ordinary share and a warrant that allows the right to purchase one share at $6.00 per share. This will generate gross proceeds of $12,000,000. NeuroSense also granted the underwriter a 45 day option to purchase an additional 300,000 ordinary shares and/or 300,000. warrants at the initial price. This is in addition to the underwriting discounts, commissions, and underwriting commissions. NeuroSense’s warrants and ordinary shares have been approved to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. They are expected to trade on December 9, 2021, under the ticker symbols “NRSNW” and “NRSNW.” [Read more…]
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 a “Late Breaker”, and shared in an oral presentation. [Read more…]
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: [Read more…]
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 healthcare companies around the globe. CB Insights’ annual Future of Health event featured the unveiling of Digital Health 150 for 2015. [Read more…]
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 partnership with Fidelity Security Life Insurance Companysup>(r) will allow for increased access to hearing benefits for employees, unions, and public sector groups. It also raises awareness about the importance of hearing care. The plan offers health insurance coverage through fixed indemnity benefits that cover hearing exams and hearing aids. The premium can be paid by an employee or the employer. You can either use it as a standalone benefit or combine it with other benefits. [Read more…]
Gravie Awarded Gold Medal
Gravie was named to Inc. 2021 Best in Business List in the Insurance category at the gold medal level. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards recognizes 147 companies who have made a significant impact on society. Gravie, a health benefits company that makes it easier for people to access and purchase healthcare, was also included in the accompanying article: “A Health Insurance Plan That You Won’t Hate?” This is the Mission of This Company. ” [Read more…]
NCCI Shows Top Workers Compensation Insurance Concerns
NCCI recently surveyed over 100 workers compensation insurance professionals to find out what tops their minds are. The survey, which has been conducted annually for over two decades, highlights key considerations for each new year. [Read more…]
AXA Hong Kong Launches Mind Health Network and Online Counselling Service
AXA Hong Kong (AXA), a leader in Employee Benefits insurance, continues to improve its services for working people with a commitment towards protecting all aspects of their mental and physical wellbeing. AXA offers two new services for its Employee Benefits customers in Hong Kong [1] to improve mental health support and make related services and treatments easier to all employees and their dependents. The only mind health network includes general practitioners (GPs) with a psychology qualification and psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. A new digital one-stop platform for psychological consultation called Mindhealer on Emma, AXA’s mobile app. [Read more…]
AAOS on Bill to Avert 2022 Medicare Cuts
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons President Daniel K. Guy MD, FAAOS issued the following statement to address the recently passed bill which will delay some of those planned reductions in Medicare payment in 2022. [Read more…]
Zing Health Recognized for Excellence in Medicare Advantage Benefits Value
Zing Health is among 16 Medicare plans nationwide to have been recognized by HealthMetrix Research as cost-sharing insurance effective. Zing Health’s Signature Care HMO Plan, which has a $0 monthly deductible and a $0 premium, is the only Medicare Advantage plan to earn the Excellence designation in 2022 Medicare Benefits Value. [Read more…]
ETAO International Group and Aaliance Insurance Form a Strategic Partnership
Aaliance Insurance (“Aaliance”) joined ETAO to offer healthcare insurance solutions that complement ETAO International Group (“ETAO”) fully integrated digital health ecosystem. This includes medical, research, and insurance services. Aaliance’s insurance products meet the needs of patients by providing access to ETAO’s top-quality medical services at a reasonable price. Aaliance’s customers are looking for superior health management, disease prevention and high-quality treatment services. The ETAO digital healthcare ecosystem offers solutions to their problems. The partnership between ETAO & Aaliance enhances health maintenance services and reduces costs for both Aaliance & ETAO. [Read more…]
Integrity Expands Presence in Midwest with Landmark IMO PIPAC Health & Life Insurance Brokerage
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a national distributor of life, wealth and health products, announced today that it had acquired PIPAC Life & Insurance Brokerage (“PIPAC”), an independent marketing agency (“IMO”) based out of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Greg Saul (President of PIPAC) and LeaAnn Saul (Vice President of PIPAC), will be Managing Partners in Integrity as part of the transaction. The financial terms of the transaction are not known. [Read more…]
Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care earns HANYS 2021 Pinnacle Award
Northwell Health – GoHealth Urgent Care was awarded a Pinnacle Award by the Healthcare Association of New York State. Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care was honored for its implementation and monitoring of antibiotic safety protocols (ASP) in its large-scale urgent care network. [Read more…]
Sarasota Memorial Hospital and First Physicians Group are Now Participating in The Bright HealthCare Medicare and Individual Family Plans Network
Bright HealthCare is pleased to announce new options for Floridians who are eligible for Medicare Advantage (MA), Marketplace, and other healthcare plans in Sarasota. Residents in Sarasota and the surrounding counties will have access to Bright HealthCare’s Individual and Family Plan, (IFP), and Medicare Advantage through network partnerships with Sarasota Memorial and First Physicians Group. [Read more…]
University of Florida Health is Now Participating in The Bright HealthCare Medicare and Individual Family Plans Networks
Bright HealthCare 1 is pleased to announce that University of Florida Health has joined its provider network in Northeast, North Central, and Central Florida. University of Florida Health accepts other health plans in addition to Bright HealthCare. Bright HealthCare members living in Jacksonville, Gainesville Leesburg, The Villages and Leesburg will now have access University of Florida Health doctors and hospitals. [Read more…]
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness Offers Health Insurance Across Arkansas
The Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace is open for enrollment until January 15, 2022. The federal Health Insurance Marketplace offers affordable options for Arkansas residents looking for health insurance. [Read more…]
Express Scripts Canada Pharmacy strengthens its position as Canada’s preferred online pharmacy
Express Scripts Canada Pharmacy is Canada’s first online pharmacy. It launched a marketing campaign to remind Canadians about their leadership in Canadian pharmacy expertise and their experience in the crowded Canadian market. [Read more…]
Centene Sells Majority Stake In U.S. Medical Management
Centene Corporation (NYSE : CNC) has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of a majority stake U.S. Medical Management, LLC to Rubicon Founders, Valtruis, a WCAS business; Oak HC/FT and HLM Venture Partners. Centene will keep a minority share in USMM. [Read more…]
2022 Zing Health Plans Improve Access to Care
Zing Health, a Medicare Advantage provider, has eliminated referral requirements and reduced the number of procedures that require prior authorization. Point-of-service plan members will be charged the same copays for Medicare-covered services both within and outside of their network. [Read more…]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Innovative, Affordable New Products for 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is launching a series of new offerings that offer high-quality, affordable healthcare with an enhanced member experience. [Read more…]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offers Plans During Open Enrollment
As part of its ongoing commitment to providing quality and cost-effective healthcare to Texans, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), will offer multiple health plans options. [Read more…]
Report: Medicare cuts ignore realities of pandemic and will harm patient care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has released the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). This doubles the 3.75 percent harmful cut to surgeons and surgical practice that will negatively impact patient access to care. [Read more…]
Wellcare Signs Agreement with Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Detroit
Medicare Advantage members who are Wellcare Medicare Advantage have in-network accessibility to Dedicated Senior Medical Center’s providers. Since April 1, 2021, in-network access to Wellcare has been available, hundreds of Wellcare members have already chosen Dedicated as their primary care provider. [Read more…]
Wellcare Signs Agreement with Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Houston
Medicare Advantage members who are Wellcare Medicare Advantage now have in-network accessibility to Dedicated Senior Medical Center’s providers. Since July 1, 2021, in-network access to Wellcare was granted, hundreds of Wellcare members have already chosen Dedicated as their primary care provider. [Read more…]
Survey: 45% of Insured Americans are Considering Health Insurance Changes During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is rapidly approaching, and many Americans want to make changes to their insurance policies. While the pandemic is the most important factor for many, some are also considering the cost of their insurance policies. [Read more…]
Inland Detox In-Network with Cigna Health Insurance
Cigna now has Inland Detox, a trusted drug and alcohol detox center. Inland Empire, Riverside County and Temecula can receive treatment without having to pay a lot of extra. [Read more…]
Aflac Named a Best Place to Work in IT
Aflac A leading provider of supplemental insurance products in America Today, Insider Pro and Computerworld announced that the insurance company was named one The 2021 Best Places for IT Work Ranked No. 16 — Up one spot 2020 — among the largest information technology companies headquartered Aflac is a 21st century American company that appears on the prestigious annual U.S. list Time as a company that offers challenging work and growth opportunities. Best-in-class employee engagement and compensation, as well as benefits, training, and benefits. [Read more…]
Andreana Santangelo Named A Boston Business Journal 2021 CFO Of The Year
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Chief Financial Officer Andreana Sangelo was named CFO of The Year by the Boston Business Journal. This year’s recipient of the award is chief financial officers who have helped steer. Their communities, companies and organizations through the coronavirus Pandemic and financial crisis that follows. [Read more…]
Bend Financial Adds New Board Member Kenneth Burdick
Bend Financial (Bend), a leading provider of HSAs (health savings accounts) in the industry. Today, the official announcement was made about the addition of existing WellCare Health Plans To its board of directors, Kenneth “Ken” Burdick, CEO. As the first Burdick, an independent director on board, will provide strategic advice direction for Bend’s continued expansion and a focus in the future Health plan space. [Read more…]
Westchester Appoints Thomas McLaughlin Head of Casualty Practice
Thomas McLaughlin has been appointed to Westchester, Chubb’s wholesale excess- and surplus insurance company. Executive Vice President, Casualty Practice. As such, Mr. McLaughlin will be responsible for product and business development. Underwriting operations and performance in profit and loss. [Read more…]
Geisinger expands Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage
Geisinger Health Plan expanded its Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage (CHIP), GHP Kids to eight additional Pennsylvania counties. This provides parents with an alternative option for children who are not insured for any reason. [Read more…]
Demandforce launches Insurance Check for Vision Care
Demandforce announced today the launch of Insurance Check, a new feature makes it easier for Vision Care practices to use the online service. Search in real-time for patient eligibility and benefits. [Read more…]
Jenny Ming joins Boards of Directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente, the largest national integrated, non-profit health care provider, announced Jenny J. Ming, a seasoned retail executive, has been appointed to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Hospitals boards. [Read more…]
eHealth Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
Today http://c212.net/c/link/ “>eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading private online marketplace for health insurance It announced the publication its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG report), which details the company’s ESG strategy. Performance for 2020 Calendar Year. You can find the complete report here accessed via the eHealth Investor Relations Website. [Read more…]
South Bend Orthopaedics partners with Orthos
South Bend Orthopaedics, a nationally recognized orthopaedics practice, is Orthos Inc. has partnered up with practice to bring about the first-of-its kind implementation Technology where providers and patients can share their experiences with Healthcare is the most difficult: slow authorizations, insurance mistakes, and High out-of-pocket costs. [Read more…]
Consumer Behaviors Toward Cyber Security Remain Unchanged
A new study According to Chubb, cybersecurity is a top priority for Americans. Cyber risks are growing and actions have not caught up with them yet. Significant changes in our daily lives, work and activities. caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. [Read more…]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Notice 2021
Health Plan News has received a copy of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Notice via email, for 2021. The following is being sent by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Administrator to those who are eligible for compensation based on the Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement. [Read more…]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act
In Reaction to This Supreme Court ruling Now dismissing the Most Recent challenge to the Affordable Care Act,” Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Published the following Announcement: [Read more…]
AARP Statement on Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling
The Supreme Court, by a vote of 7-2, Now rejected a challenge to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), ruling that the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to bring the litigation. [Read more…]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Celebrates PRIDE
(BCBSIL) is marking Pride month with community involvement, education and other supports for the LGTBQ+ community. It’s part of our commitment to diversity, equity and addition that helps us address health and economic inequities in the communities we serve, the goods and services we offer and the support we provide local organizations and providers making a significant impact. [Read more…]
Homtex Receives FDA Approval For Surgical Masks
HomTex produces 3-ply disposable masks and reusable cloth masks, which it provides to the US Capitol, and shortly will create NIOSH N-95 masks at a brand new plant in Selma, Alabama. HomTex is now set to have the biggest potential in the US to make 100 per cent made-in-America masks with centers in Cullman and Mobile, Alabama; Tennessee; South Carolina; and North Carolina. [Read more…]
agilon health Expands Partnerships with Independent Physician Groups
These new ventures extend upon agilon health’s attempts to enhance and accelerate the increase of risk-based versions of maintenance in key geographies throughout the nation by introducing a comprehensive working platform for integrated delivery and payment. [Read more…]
Fellowes AeraMax Pro Air Purifiers Remove 99.9% of Airborne Coronavirus and H1N1 Flu With
Fellowes, a Pioneer in commercial air purification, is Happy to Announce their AeraMax Pro air purifiers have proven that a 99.99% aerial loss of a coronavirus surrogate within 60-minutes of performance. For months, the CDC, ASHRAE, and’healthy construction’ scientific assistants have advocated portable air cleaners with HEPA filtration for security against SARS-Cov-2. [Read more…]
Dentists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Dentists are highly capable to administer vaccines, and this choice will enlarge the vaccine supply and reach more people throughout the nation, particularly those residing in health professional shortage areas. [Read more…]
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Launches Patient Online Scheduling
Orthopedic patients May now schedule their own appointments with Physicians and physician assistants in six Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) places. By clicking’Schedule an Appointment’ on the home page of their clinic’s site, www.rushortho.com, patients may select initial available or the most convenient appointment times for engaging clinicians. For individuals who favor conventional scheduling by telephone, this alternative will be accessible. [Read more…]
Knowledge & Awareness of Medicare Advantage & Supplement Plans Remain Low Despite High Enrollment
While Medicare Advantage Registration Throughout the country is Greater than it’s ever been, a Current Poll of Medicare beneficiaries by GoHealth (Nasdaq:GOCO) revealed that overall awareness of the program and its options isn’t keeping pace. [Read more…]
Patient Office/Hospital Visits Down, Telemedicine Visits Up for Non-COVID-19 Health Issues
Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) Published results based on The paid claims data of 1.8 million U.S. workers of their HTA member-owners and their relatives. The study consists of the indirect effect of COVID-19 on non-COVID-19-related pharmaceutical and medical usage and prices from January to October 2020 in comparison to January to October 2019. The entire report can be obtained here: [Read more…]
Magnolia Health Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care
Magnolia Health, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Dr. Angel Johnson of Hattiesburg Clinic – Purvis Family Practice Clinic with a national award for clinical excellence. [Read more…]
Chubb Leadership Appointments in North America Financial Lines Division
Chubb has announced two new leadership appointments for its North America Financial Lines division. [Read more…]
Chubb Appoints Leigh Anne Sherman
Leigh Anne Sherman has been appointed Division President of ESIS, a Chubb company, and a leading third-party claims administrator. [Read more…]
STAR Health Program Supporting Children and Youth in Foster Care
In 2008, Superior HealthPlan partnered with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to become the first managed care organization in the country to provide statewide health care for children and youth in foster care. [Read more…]
Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention
Meridian in Michigan and the Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education™ have announced the Centene Institute Youth Impact Award for Vaping Prevention, a curriculum and contest for adolescents ages 14 through 19 to raise awareness about vaping, e-cigarette use and prevention. [Read more…]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Address Health Inequities and Racial Justice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has announced a set of bold initiatives to address health inequities and racial injustice. [Read more…]
Gateway Health and Bridges Health Partners Partnership
(“Gateway Health”), a leading managed care company specializing in caring for its”overall health” of its associates, and Bridges Health Partners LLC, a Clinically Integrated Network, today announced that they have entered an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partnership. [Read more…]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care
In response to winter storm Orlena, the governor of New Jersey has declared a state-wide state of emergency. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. [Read more…]
Thomas Sass Joins Gravie
Gravie, the leader in defined contribution health benefits, today announced the hiring of Thomas Sass as vice president of business development. [Read more…]
Banjo Health and ELMCRx Solutions Partnership
Banjo Health, a startup pioneer in AI-driven prior approval solutions, has signed a philosophical arrangement with ELMCRx Solutions, LLC, a pharmacy benefits management and cost containment company located in Pennsylvania, to improve existing prior approval reporting and management procedures via smart, clinician-focused solutions. [Read more…]
H.I.G. Capital Investment in eHealth
eHealth, Inc. and an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm, have entered into a binding agreement to make a $225 million investment in the Company by purchasing convertible preferred stock. [Read more…]
Health Transformation Alliance Saves Members Money
The Health Transformation Alliance (HTA)has reached a major milestone in 2020. In the four years since the HTA was formed, the cooperative has saved its member companies $1 billion in healthcare costs. [Read more…]
US COVID-19 Era Forecasts and Mortality Model
Vesttoo has released its US COVID-19 era mortality version and excess mortality hazard forecast for the forthcoming years. The model, based on historical inhabitants and death counts in the past 80 years, revealed a rise of between 10-20% in mortality rates in 2020 in comparison with the typical historical rates, together with the danger of elevated mortality to continue in the upcoming years. [Read more…]
Survey Says COVID-19 Pandemic Is Advancing Healthcare Tech
The COVID-19 pandemic has a majority of Americans more conscious of the health and embracing health tech from telemedicine to virtual work outs, according to another healthinsurance.com national survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. [Read more…]
Top States for Vaccinating Against COVID-19
QuoteWizard® has published a report last week evaluating each state for administering the COVID-19 vaccine after initial distribution. [Read more…]
Built In Honors GoHealth
Built In announced recently that GoHealth was honored in its 2021 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, GoHealth earned a place on 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago. The annual awards include companies of all sizes, from startups to the enterprise, nationally and in the eight largest tech markets. [Read more…]
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