A new report from QuickQuote.com highlights Prudential as the top life insurance provider for individuals with disabilities, boasting an average monthly premium of $100. The ranking underscores a critical need in the insurance industry: equitable coverage options for people living with disabilities. [Read more…]
Centene Completes Acquisition of Apixio
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Apixio, a healthcare analytics company offering Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology solutions. With this transaction, Centene will continue to digitize the administration of healthcare and accelerate innovation and modernization across the enterprise. [Read more…]
Aflac Incorporated Announces Increase in the First Quarter 2021 Dividend
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the first quarter dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on March 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2021. This represents a 17.9% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter dividend. [Read more…]
New White Paper Details Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Pre-Authorization Process
Availity, the nation’s largest real-time health information network, and Regence, a family of regional health plans serving members in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah, announced today the results of their collaboration to improve the pre-authorization process through the implementation of new tools that allow for real-time, electronic and automated pre-authorization. [Read more…]
Genome Medical Reaches 90 Million Covered Lives in U.S.
Genome Medical, a leading genomics technology, services and strategy company, announced today that its virtual genetic services are now available in-network to nearly 90 million people through payer contracts across the country. This accelerated availability of on-demand genetic expertise will expand the application of genome-enabled health care and precision medicine to benefit more patients. [Read more…]
Liz Ross Joins Bright Health Inc.
Today, Bright Health Inc. announced that former Periscope CEO Elizabeth Ross will be joining the Company as its new Chief Marketing Officer on Monday, November 30. With nearly 30 years of experience driving growth through consumer and brand-to-brand campaigns, Ross will oversee all of Bright Health’s marketing and external communications efforts. [Read more…]