The American Council of the Blind commends U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) on the introduction of H.R. 3457, which calls for the Controller General of the United States to investigate the government's systemic failure … [Continue reading]
Avella Launches e-Commerce Platform for Ophthalmology Providers
Avella just announced that it has launched a new e-commerce platform designed to streamline ordering compounded preparations. This easy-to-use, secure and intuitive web-based portal gives ophthalmology providers the ability to save payment … [Continue reading]
Diabetes Insurance Gets a Big Boost
Wellthy Therapeutics, a Digital Therapeutics company based out of Mumbai, is one of the five companies selected, and the only Healthcare company to enrol into Swiss Re InsurTech Accelerator programme this year. Wellthy's artificial intelligence … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Statement Regarding Amended Senate Bill
Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, released the following statement on the amended Better Care Reconciliation Act proposed by the U.S. Senate: … [Continue reading]
Springbuk Adds 900th Employer to Platform
Springbuk, the leading employer-facing health intelligence platform, continues to show strong growth of its business-to-business software. With the introduction of more than 300 new employer customers in the second quarter, Springbuk now has over 900 … [Continue reading]
Sempre Health launches health plan partnerships
Sempre Health, the leading solution for behavior-based healthcare pricing, officially launched health plan partnerships today to empower consumers to lower their own medication costs. Sempre works with health plans and pharma manufacturers to … [Continue reading]
Missouri Care Signs Agreements with SSM Health
Missouri Care, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today that it has signed an agreement with SSM Health that provides in-network coverage to Missouri Care's MO HealthNet Managed Care (Medicaid) members. This … [Continue reading]
Ohio Father, Baby with Brain Cancer at Same Time Could Lose Health Insurance
A young Ohio father and his baby boy who battled brain cancer at the same time are among the 22 million Americans at risk of losing health insurance if a bill being considered by the United States Senate becomes law. The family is featured in a new … [Continue reading]
Prime Therapeutics Launches Program to Address Opioid and Controlled Substance Epidemic
A comprehensive program announced today by pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), which serves 14 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans nationally, identifies members who are at risk of controlled substance misuse and gets them into … [Continue reading]
It’s Easier to Plan for Long-Term Care if We Face Our Personal Concerns First
Last year the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued a report about Americans' concerns and actions related to long-term care (LTC), also referred to as long-term services and supports (LTSS). … [Continue reading]
Johnson & Johnson Reports 2017 Second-Quarter Results
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced sales of $18.8 billion for the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 1.9% as compared to the second quarter of 2016. Operational sales results increased 2.9% and the negative impact of currency was 1.0%. … [Continue reading]
Nation’s Emergency Physicians: Senate’s Alternative to Affordable Care Act Is a Huge Disappointment
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has issued a statement deeply critical of the draft health care legislation introduced yesterday in the Senate, known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act, or BCRA. ACEP's president, Dr. Rebecca … [Continue reading]
American Diabetes Association Urges Senators to Vote Against Proposed Health Care Legislation
The American Diabetes Association has grave concerns about the impact the draft Senate health care bill will have on people with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes need access to continuous health care to effectively manage their disease and to … [Continue reading]
SKYGEN USA Debuts on Healthcare Informatics 100 List
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisc., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The accolades continue to accrue for SKYGEN USA. The company, which is dedicated to transforming the delivery of health benefits through innovative, technology-enabled solutions that drive down the … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Acquires Allegian Health Plans’ Membership in Texas
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced today it has acquired certain Medicare Advantage and commercial group membership from Allegian Health Plans (AHP), a wholly-owned … [Continue reading]
CAHU Statement On Senate Passage Of SB 562
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CAHU is dismayed that the California State Senate saw fit to pass the $400 billion per year tax plan to pay for universal single payer legislation, SB 562 (Lara/Atkins). … [Continue reading]
American Well Telehealth Services Now Live in Texas
American Well announced today that its clinical partner, Online Care Group, is open and available for telehealth visits in Texas, following the historic signing of Bill SB107 into law by Governor Abbott on May 27. This bill embraces telehealth, … [Continue reading]
Alternate Health Announces Completion of Initial Study to Treat Zika Virus Symptoms with Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid
TORONTO, May 16, 2017 /CNW/ - Alternate Health Corp. (CSE:AHG, OTC:AHGIF), a diverse healthcare company revolutionizing patient care and research through compliance and technology in the emerging medical cannabis industry, announced today the … [Continue reading]
Typical American Family Faces $26,944 in Annual Healthcare
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, has released the 2017 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the cost of healthcare for a typical American family of four receiving coverage from an employer-sponsored preferred … [Continue reading]
73 Percent of Health Plan Members Say Their Plan Doesn’t Understand Their Health Very Well
More Americans now have health insurance than ever before, but that doesn't mean there are fewer gaps in the screening, monitoring, and management of healthcare and chronic disease. Most health plan members believe their plan's communications are … [Continue reading]
AARP Urges Senate to Start From Scratch on Health Care Bill
AARP sent a letter to every member of the U.S. Senate urging them to start from scratch on the health care legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The letter comes as AARP also begins to inform its members how each House … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced first quarter 2017 financial results today and reported a combined after-tax net income of $27.6 million (1.5% net margin) … [Continue reading]
EPIC adds Reba Mathew, Pharm.D., R.Ph to Employee Benefits Consulting Pharmacy Practice
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Reba Mathew Pharm.D., R.Ph has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Practice as Pharmacy Practice … [Continue reading]
Signify Research report on Population Health Management in North America
The growing global market presence of SCIO Health Analytics™ is featured in healthcare technology consulting firm Signify Research's most recent market report, "Population Health Management IT – North America – 2017." … [Continue reading]
Aflac and Tough Mudder Partnership
Aflac will partner with Tough Mudder Inc., the leading active lifestyle brand and media company, as the "Official Supplemental Insurance Provider" for Tough Mudder's 2017 events season. The partnership includes the introduction of the Aflac Small … [Continue reading]
xG Health Solutions and Casenet Partnership
xG Health Solutions, powered by Geisinger®, and Casenet, through a strategic alliance, will deliver evidence-based assessment and care plan content to the health plan market. Through this partnership, xG's Intelligent Care Management™ evidence-based … [Continue reading]
DaVita Certified as Freedom-Centered Workplace
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading global provider of kidney care services has been certified as a "Freedom-Centered Workplace" by WorldBlu. This is the tenth consecutive year the company has been recognized on … [Continue reading]
Top Environmental Honors For Boston Headquarters of BCBS Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has received top honors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the design of our corporate headquarters at 101 Huntington Avenue. This makes it largest project in New England and 12th … [Continue reading]
WellCare of New York Agreements with Catholic Health and Catholic Medical Partners
WellCare of New York, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), has signed an agreement with Catholic Health and Catholic Medical Partners, an independent practice association (IPA) that provides in-network coverage to WellCare's … [Continue reading]
ProgenyHealth and Family Health Network Partnership
ProgenyHealth, the only national company focused exclusively on neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) case management, has entered into an agreement with Family Health Network to manage the unique healthcare needs of their premature and medically … [Continue reading]
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