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]