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Manulife Singapore Gives Back to Healthcare Workers

Posted on November 23, 2020 Written by Editor

Manulife Singapore will be offering each healthcare worker in Singapore up to four complimentary admission passes[1] to the Manulife Sky Nets – Walking at Jewel Changi Airport from 25 November to 25 December 2020. The month-long initiative is held in … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Public Health and Research

InComm Healthcare Explores Medicaid Subscribers’ Health-Related Habits, Cardholder Experiences

Posted on November 23, 2020 Written by Editor

InComm Payments, a leading global payments technology company, today released the results of its Medicaid subscribers research, which found that many Medicaid members are prioritizing healthy habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was based … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicaid and CHIP

Cigna Affordable Care Act Health Plans to Expand

Posted on November 23, 2020 Written by Editor

Cigna is expanding access to health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 63 counties across North Carolina for 2021. Cigna's plans on the individual exchange will include a number of features that increase access to quality … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies, Health Insurance Coverage

Younger Generations Weigh In On Their Parents Medicare Coverage

Posted on November 23, 2020 Written by Editor

"Can you please pass the mashed potatoes and do you have enough Medicare coverage?" This may be how the conversation goes for the 59% of people having an in person Thanksgiving this year, according to a new healthinsurance.com national survey. The … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Equality Health Expands Value-based Care Model into Texas

Posted on November 23, 2020 Written by Editor

Having demonstrated material impact in its first 3 years of operation, Equality Health, a comprehensive value-based care delivery system, announced today that it is expanding its operations into Texas, partnering with health plans and primary care … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Hospitals and Health Systems

Medicare Scams On the Rise

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, is cautioning consumers about a recent Medicare scam. Unsuspecting consumers are being engaged in conversations about their Medicare coverage with a Medicare "representative" and, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Aflac Incorporated Announces Increase in the First Quarter 2021 Dividend

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

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 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business

Coalition of America’s Premier Health Organizations and Many States Join Together with Get Covered 2021 in Push to Promote COVID-19 Safety and Health Insurance Enrollment

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

As COVID-19 surges across the nation, a new coalition of America's leading provider and health advocacy organizations and states are launching an unprecedented, unified effort to help people stay safe from COVID-19 and increase awareness about … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage, Public Health and Research

New White Paper Details Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Pre-Authorization Process

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

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 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Genome Medical Reaches 90 Million Covered Lives in U.S.

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

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 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hospitals and Health Systems

Liz Ross Joins Bright Health Inc.

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

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 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies

Nonprofits Receive $900,000 in Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to Address COVID-19

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced 64 community organizations will share $900,000 in funding to help in on-going COVID-19 response efforts. The nonprofit organizations focus on urgent needs in communities, especially those … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business, Public Health and Research

Americans Will Spend An Average of $5,952/Year for Health Insurance in 2021

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With Open Enrollment underway, a new ValuePenguin.com analysis has found that in 2021, Americans will spend an average of $496 per month, or $5,952 per year on health insurance, if they purchase a Health … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage

Inland Empire Health Plan Receives Health Equity Award

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) received the 2020 Health Equity Award for their ability to engage and connect with members via text message during Governor Newsom's social isolation order this … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage, Healthcare Business

Healthfirst Offers New Shopping and Enrollment Experience for 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 Written by Editor

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthfirst, New York's largest not-for-profit health insurer* serving nearly 1.6 million members, is offering new ways for people to connect with Healthfirst during the 2020 Annual and Open Enrollment Periods, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Delta Dental Of California Partnership With Lendeavor

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of California, which offers comprehensive oral health care coverage to more than 36 million members, today announced details of a $200 million loan program through a partnership with … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business, Hospitals and Health Systems

100% Digital Health EMI Network Card from Bajaj Finserv Makes Medical Financing Stress-free

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

PUNE, India, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The funds allocated towards healthcare by the 2020 Union Budget were 5.7% lower than the amount apportioned last year. This combined with the fact that healthcare inflation in India is believed to be … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Technology and AI, Hospitals and Health Systems

HealthWell Opens Insurance Premium Payment Fund for Workers Who Have Been Furloughed or Laid Off

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, has opened a new fund to assist individuals who have been laid off or … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage, Public Health and Research

Health Partners Plans Relies on Zenoss to Reduce Critical IT Response Times

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

AUSTIN, Texas, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenoss Inc., the leader in intelligent application and service monitoring, today announced that Health Partners Plans (HPP), a large not-for-profit managed health care organization serving more than … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Technology and AI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

BOSTON, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is making a critical public health contribution by re-deploying a portion of its employees to work with the Community Tracing Collaborative and Boston Hope field hospital, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Counties Set To Launch Free Prescription Assistance Program

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- County Executives of America (CEA) announced plans to begin distributing free prescription assistance cards across the country today. The free program is provided through a partnership with United Networks … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Prescription Drugs and Pharmacy

Americans who Consistently Exercised Saw an 8% Reduction in the Impact of Chronic Conditions

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

CHICAGO, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) found that regular exercise is key in slowing the growth of serious chronic health conditions like diabetes, a high-risk condition identified by … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Contributes to Support Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

MINNEAPOLIS, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As needs continue to rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation remains committed to making a healthy difference in communities by being responsive and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Tencent’s WeSure Unveils New initiative for Cured COVID-19 Patients

Posted on April 29, 2020 Written by Editor

SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent's insurance platform WeSure, launched a new initiative on April 16, following the establishment of the "WeSure Charity Fund". By embodying the concept of public welfare in the design and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Public Health and Research

Parkview Health and Cigna Reach Agreement

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkview Health and global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) today announced they have extended their contract and will provide in-network access at a reduced cost for Cigna customers at Parkview … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies

Aflac Puts People First

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leader in supplemental insurance sales at U.S. worksites, today announced its new, people-centric "Not Alone" marketing campaign. Developed in partnership with Dagger, Aflac's new advertising … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage

AdhereHealth Expands Medication Adherence Technology Solution

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AdhereHealth announced today it is expanding the company's industry-leading technology platform into the commercial health insurance market to address the nation's growing medication adherence … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Prescription Drugs and Pharmacy

Milliman projects COVID-19 pandemic could reduce 2020 U.S. healthcare expenditures

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

SEATTLE, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, released a report today projecting the COVID-19 pandemic will reduce U.S. nationwide healthcare expenditures by at least $75 billion and by as … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Public Health and Research

Independence Blue Cross joins Blue plans to address COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross' extensive efforts to assist members, hospitals and health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are included in an announcement by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Florida Blue Announces New Health Insurance Solution

Posted on April 24, 2020 Written by Editor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue today announced Truli for Health (Truli), an affiliate of Florida Blue and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, as a new health maintenance organization … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

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