To support members and the health of local communities during the COVID-19 outbreak, Fidelis Care has expanded access to telehealth services, covering virtual visits with providers from the safety, comfort, and convenience of a member's home for a $0 … [Continue reading]
Nonstop Wellness Program Now Offered through Health Insurance Brokers
CONCORD, Calif., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc. (Nonstop) has announced that they will now sell their flagship product through a channel program to health benefits brokers nationally. Nonstop … [Continue reading]
Most Health Insurers Are Waiving Costs for COVID-19 but Few Expect to Raise Premiums
According to a new survey of health insurance companies released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), nearly all are making changes to help consumers impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. A strong majority (97%) say they are waiving … [Continue reading]
Centivo Launches New Health Plan Solution
NEW YORK, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centivo today launched its new self-funded health plan solution, which is built to save 15 percent or more compared to traditional health plans and is easy to use for the employer and the employee. The solution … [Continue reading]
Independence Blue Cross Offers Quil COVID-19 Preparedness Tool to Members
PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During these uncertain times, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest health advice and to maintain a sense of normalcy. To help its members navigate some of the challenges they may be facing during … [Continue reading]
Survey Finds Spike in Telemedicine Use Among Massachusetts Residents
Massachusetts residents are radically changing the way they access medical care, according to the latest wave of a Massachusetts tracking poll which found a more than 200% rise in the use of telemedicine. … [Continue reading]
GuideWell Launches $125,000 COVID-19 Health Innovation Collaborative
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care, announced its COVID-19 Health Innovation Collaborative, an … [Continue reading]
Blue Shield of California Names Seth Glickman Chief Health Officer
OAKLAND, Calif., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced Seth Glickman, M.D. as the health plan's chief health officer. … [Continue reading]
TriNet Webinar: Bridging the Health Coverage Gap–Facilitating Access to Alternative Offerings for Small and Medium Size Businesses
DUBLIN, Calif., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT Webinar: Bridging the Health Coverage Gap With COVID-19 delivering the U.S. economy a hard hit, along with employees at risk of losing their health coverage, small and medium size businesses … [Continue reading]
Usage of Telehealth and Retail Clinics Grew from 2017 to 2018 While That of ERs, ASCs and Urgent Care Declined
NEW YORK, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- From 2017 to 2018, telehealth use grew 12 percent and use of retail clinics grew 10 percent, but use of urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and emergency rooms (ERs) all declined, according … [Continue reading]
Florida Blue Waives Cost-Sharing for COVID-19 Treatment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue, the state's leading health insurer, announced today it will waive cost-sharing through June 1 for its members who must undergo treatment for COVID-19, including in-patient hospital … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield/MassINC Survey Finds Public Health Campaign Leading to Near Universal Awareness and Action on Coronavirus
BOSTON, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An unprecedented public health campaign aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus is having a near-universal effect on public behavior, the third week of a Massachusetts tracking poll finds. New key findings … [Continue reading]
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Waiving Member Costs Related to COVID-19 Treatment
WELLESLEY, Mass., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care today announced it is waiving member cost-sharing related to treatment for COVID-19. The waiver applies to medical costs associated with COVID-19 treatment at in-network … [Continue reading]
Centene To Expand Access, Reduce Cost Of Care For Most Vulnerable Populations Affected By COVID-19
ST. LOUIS, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene (NYSE: CNC) today announced a series of additional measures to support the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on actions already taken in partnership with the White … [Continue reading]
New Analytic-Powered COVID-19 Calculator Estimates Medical Costs
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Care Bridge International, a data analytics corporation, today announced a new COVID-19 Calculator that estimates the true exposure of medical treatment and costs related to COVID-19 claims. As a … [Continue reading]
AmeriLife® Expands Medicare-Centric Services with Acquisition of Jack Schroeder & Associates
CLEARWATER, Fla., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriLife Group, LLC (AmeriLife), the national leader in marketing and distributing life, health and retirement solutions, has acquired a majority interest in Jack Schroeder and Associates, LLC (JSA), … [Continue reading]
HealthVerity emerges as the largest healthcare data ecosystem in the US
PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthVerity, the trusted technology partner to the life sciences and insurance industries, announced today the expansion of its healthcare data ecosystem to include the most comprehensive set of closed … [Continue reading]
Corporate Insight Expands Healthcare Research Suite
NEW YORK, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Insight, the leading provider of competitive intelligence and user experience research, today announced the release of its new Medicare Monitor. This service benchmarks all aspects of the digital user … [Continue reading]
Cigna Announces Commencement of Tender Offers
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) announced today that it has commenced tender offers to purchase for cash (1) up to $500,000,000 (the "2022 Notes Aggregate Maximum Principal Amount") of Cigna Holding … [Continue reading]
MedCrypt Joined by Former FDA Leader Seth Carmody as Vice President of Regulatory Strategy
SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCrypt Inc., the proactive healthcare security provider, today announced Seth Carmody as the new vice president of regulatory strategy. Prior to MedCrypt, Carmody worked as the cybersecurity program manager … [Continue reading]
Cigna and the Cigna Foundation Help Those Affected by Nashville Tornado
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) is taking steps to help people who were impacted by Tuesday's tornado in Nashville. Cigna is easing some health benefits plan and prescription … [Continue reading]
New Mexico Becomes Third State to Cap Monthly Insulin Co-Pays
ARLINGTON, Va., March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico signed legislation capping monthly copayments for insulin at $25, making New Mexico the third state to enact a co-pay cap—with the lowest dollar amount … [Continue reading]
Matthew LeBlanc Named Eastern Region Healthcare Practice Leader
BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewood Healthcare Advisors, a division of EPIC, announced today that Matthew LeBlanc has been named Healthcare Practice Leader for the Eastern Region reporting to Susan Tewhill, National … [Continue reading]
Hub International Acquires LSM Insurance Services
CHICAGO, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has acquired LSM Insurance Services Ltd. (LSM). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in … [Continue reading]
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Healthy Food, Healthy Community Award
HARTFORD, Conn., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation recently announced that nominations are open for its Healthy Food, Healthy Community Award, which will recognize one non-profit organization in Connecticut that … [Continue reading]
Ulya Khan Joins Peerfit Board
TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Peerfit, the digital health company that works with employers and insurance carriers to fully fund fitness experiences for their employees and members, announced today that Ulya Khan, a former Tivity Health … [Continue reading]
eHealth, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance exchange, today announced that Scott Flanders, Chief Executive Officer will present at the Barclays Global Healthcare … [Continue reading]
Ethisphere Institute Names Health Care Service Corporation one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the largest customer-owned health insurer in U.S., has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies®. … [Continue reading]
Short-Term Health Plans Leave Patients Vulnerable to Major Medical Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) released today new research which shows the significant financial costs facing consumers treated for five serious conditions while enrolled in short-term health plans: … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Announces Innovative Value-Based Partnership With Dental Management Company 42 North
BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expanding its value-based payment model into the dental space with a first-of-its-kind arrangement with leading dental group 42 North. This partnership aims … [Continue reading]
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