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 for the enhancements made to its On-the-Spot underwriting process (OTS) for Medicare Supplement applications. OTS allows an agent to provide an underwriting decision within three minutes. LBIG improved the OTS product through artificial intelligence to provide a 100% digital application experience and rapid point of sale decisions. [Read more…]

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 commercial insurance plans, are available at all of vybe’s locations. [Read more…]

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 CEO. [Read more…]

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 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…]

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 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…]

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…]

Liberty HealthShare, a leading Christian healthsharing ministry in the country, has announced a holiday discount program for new members. [Read more…]

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, 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, 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, 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 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 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…]

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…]

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, 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 (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…]

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, 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…]

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…]

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…]

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 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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]