Regence and MultiCare Health System have partnered to deploy a first-in-the-nation value-based model that delivers better health outcomes to members at lower costs while simplifying administration for health care providers. … [Continue reading]
Massage Chair Helps Combat Stress, High Blood Pressure, and Depression
Many have Predicted 2020 the Entire Year of Disturbance and endurance, both emotionally and physically. Together with the entire world feeling the beat of COVID-19 exhaustion, lockdowns, overwork, childcare, home education and much more, it may feel … [Continue reading]
Top 10 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
Here are the Top 10 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers that we have compiled, with help from Ontario's doctors: … [Continue reading]
Blue Plus Supports Housing Stability Initiatives
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Blue Plus (Blue Plus) is funding support for six organizations and their respective efforts to increase housing stability for Minnesotans in need. The Blue Plus funding support is designed to … [Continue reading]
Hudson Regional Hospital Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit against healthcare entities related to Hudson Regional Hospital and its proprietor Yan Moshe has been dismissed (Eastern District Federal Court Docket Number 20cv01098). … [Continue reading]
Minnesota Health Plans Extend Coverage
The Minnesota Council of Health Plans announced today that Minnesota-based nonprofit health programs are willingly extending cost-sharing waivers for in-patient COVID-19 therapy through March 31, 2021. The expansion coincides with a number of … [Continue reading]
Highmark Health Partners With Google Cloud
In its attempts to reinvent the Healthcare expertise and enhance the connection between individuals and their clinicians, Highmark Health and Google Cloud now declared a six-year strategic venture to construct and take care of the creation engine … [Continue reading]
Reearchers Study Effects of COVID-19 on Preterm Birth
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have formed a new consortium that will examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on preterm birth and healthcare, funded by $300,000 in grants by the Freedom Blue Cross Foundation, Highmark … [Continue reading]
Florida Blue Covers COVID-19 Vaccine
"COVID-19 has severely impacted communities and families around Florida, And the cost is growing quickly. Together with the FDA's emergency use approval of fresh COVID-19 vaccines, it is essential that people get broad vaccination throughout the … [Continue reading]
Horizon Partners with Geneia
Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. is partnering with Geneia. A healthcare analytic services and solutions firm that's simplifying the transition into healthcare, has announced their partnership to advance population health is functioning. Horizon … [Continue reading]
American Specialty Health Named Among the Top Workplaces
The San Diego office of American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) has been named among San Diego's "Top Workplaces" in the 8th annual Top Workplaces awards sponsored by the San Diego Union Tribune and Philadelphia-based Energage. … [Continue reading]
QualChoice Health Insurance Hires Chris O’Dwyer
QualChoice Health Insurance has announced that Chris O'Dwyer has joined the company as Director of Sales, effective Nov. 23. … [Continue reading]
AmeriLife® Partners with Senior Resource Group
AmeriLife Group, LLC ("AmeriLife"), the national leader in marketing and distributing life, health and retirement solutions, has purchased ownership and partnered with the rapidly growing Senior Resource Group (SRG), an independent field marketing … [Continue reading]
AGS Health Recognized in KLAS® Report
AGS Health, a leader in revenue cycle management services for major healthcare providers across the U.S. today announced it has been recognized by KLAS® Research as a "consistent high performer" in their report, "Outsourced Coding 2020, Which Firms … [Continue reading]
Cigna Global Employer Health Partners with InterNations
Cigna Global Employer Health (CGEH) Americas, a division of global health service company Cigna, is partnering with German-based InterNations, the leading independent network and resource for expatriates across 420 cities and with 4 million members … [Continue reading]
Centene Completes Acquisition of Apixio
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Apixio, a healthcare analytics company offering Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology solutions. With this transaction, … [Continue reading]
Insure.com Finds America’s Best Health Insurers: Surveying 2,200+ Consumers
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Insure.com, a comprehensive resource for insurance information, releases its ninth annual survey detailing the most outstanding health insurance companies for 2021. The top ranked companies offer … [Continue reading]
Olive Acquires Verata Health
Prior authorizations were the most costly and time-consuming transactions for providers in 2019 and are among the top reasons patient care is delayed. As cash-strapped hospitals and health systems strive to meet patient, payer and provider needs, the … [Continue reading]
Second Largest Commercial Insurer Covers Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for All Pregnancies
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a pioneer and global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that the second largest commercial health plan in the United States has extended coverage of non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) to all singleton … [Continue reading]
R. Scott Blackley Named Oscar Chief Financial Officer
Oscar, the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members, today announced it has hired R. Scott Blackley as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 16, 2021. Scott … [Continue reading]
Services PMI™ at 55.9%; November 2020 Services ISM® Report On Business®
Economic activity in the services sector grew in November for the sixth month in a row, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. … [Continue reading]
Top Financial Concern Among Americans is the Cost of Healthcare
A new survey released today by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) in collaboration with research-led consulting firm Heart + Mind Strategies LLC found that more than half of Americans (54%) are experiencing high or very … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Offers Free Bluebikes Rides
In support of public health efforts to encourage flu vaccinations and to provide an easy mode of transportation to flu shot locations across Metro-Boston, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will offer free Bluebikes rides during … [Continue reading]
A.M. Best Again Affirms Superior Rating for the Cooperative of American Physicians’ Mutual Protection Trust (MPT)
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) today announced that the Mutual Protection Trust (MPT), the organization's core product, has earned another A+ (Superior) Rating with a Stable Outlook from A.M. Best Company, a global full-service … [Continue reading]
Employer Direct Healthcare Hires Jerry Fiala
Employer Direct Healthcare (EDH), a market-leader in the surgical benefit space, announced the hiring of Jerry Fiala as a Vice President of Business Development. Prior to joining EDH, Fiala provided leadership during the successful implementation … [Continue reading]
HAP partners with digital health platform
Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, is partnering with Peerfit®, a digital health technology company, to bring Peerfit Move to its Medicare Advantage members. Peerfit Move encourages Medicare members to maintain an … [Continue reading]
WellSpark Health and LAZ Parking Partnership
WellSpark Health and LAZ Parking, one of the largest parking companies in the country, have partnered to create a next generation employee benefit program in support of the modern workforce. The innovative program is built to understand and respond … [Continue reading]
Telehealth Claim Lines Increase 2,980 Percent Nationally
Telehealth claim lines1 increased 2,980 percent nationally from September 2019 to September 2020, rising from 0.16 percent of medical claim lines in September 2019 to 5.07 percent in September 2020, according to new data from FAIR Health's Monthly … [Continue reading]
Chubb Finds Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Eager to Do Business Digitally
Chubb announced a new report, "Digital Business Accelerated," which explores how small and mid-sized businesses are approaching an evolving, digital-first marketplace – a transformation made all the more critical by COVID-19. … [Continue reading]
Study by Actuarial Firm Finds Paradigm Catastrophic Care Management’s Improved Outcomes Managing Workers’ Compensation Claims
Paradigm, the industry leader in solving catastrophic and complex health care challenges and improving lives, today announced the results of a study1 conducted by an independent actuarial firm. Among other key findings, the study shows that … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Expands Reach of Immunization Programs Statewide
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) today announced it has distributed $480,000 in funding to help organizations around the state increase access to immunizations. … [Continue reading]
WellCare of Florida Earns High Marks in CMS 2021 Star Ratings Report
WellCare announced today its Medicare Advantage plans in Florida received a 4-Star Rating out of a possible 5 Stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Quality Ratings for rating year 2021. This marks the fourth year … [Continue reading]
Manulife Singapore Gives Back to Healthcare Workers
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]
InComm Healthcare Explores Medicaid Subscribers’ Health-Related Habits, Cardholder Experiences
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]
Cigna Affordable Care Act Health Plans to Expand
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]
Younger Generations Weigh In On Their Parents Medicare Coverage
"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]
Equality Health Expands Value-based Care Model into Texas
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]
Medicare Scams On the Rise
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]
Aflac Incorporated Announces Increase in the First Quarter 2021 Dividend
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]
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
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]
New White Paper Details Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Pre-Authorization Process
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]
Genome Medical Reaches 90 Million Covered Lives in U.S.
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]
Liz Ross Joins Bright Health Inc.
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]
Nonprofits Receive $900,000 in Funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation to Address COVID-19
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]
Americans Will Spend An Average of $5,952/Year for Health Insurance in 2021
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]
Inland Empire Health Plan Receives Health Equity Award
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]
Healthfirst Offers New Shopping and Enrollment Experience for 2020
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]
Delta Dental Of California Partnership With Lendeavor
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]
100% Digital Health EMI Network Card from Bajaj Finserv Makes Medical Financing Stress-free
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]
HealthWell Opens Insurance Premium Payment Fund for Workers Who Have Been Furloughed or Laid Off
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]
Health Partners Plans Relies on Zenoss to Reduce Critical IT Response Times
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]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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]
Counties Set To Launch Free Prescription Assistance Program
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]
Americans who Consistently Exercised Saw an 8% Reduction in the Impact of Chronic Conditions
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]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation Contributes to Support Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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]
Tencent’s WeSure Unveils New initiative for Cured COVID-19 Patients
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]
Parkview Health and Cigna Reach Agreement
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]
Aflac Puts People First
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]
AdhereHealth Expands Medication Adherence Technology Solution
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]
Milliman projects COVID-19 pandemic could reduce 2020 U.S. healthcare expenditures
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]
Independence Blue Cross joins Blue plans to address COVID-19 pandemic
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]
Florida Blue Announces New Health Insurance Solution
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]
Fidelis Care Expands Access to Telehealth Services to Support Members
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]
Healthcare Cost-Containment Leader To Moderate HCAA Executive Forum Opening Keynote
ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Thompson, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer at Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS) has been selected to moderate the opening keynote, "Election 2020: The Future of Health Care in America," on … [Continue reading]
UnityPoint Accountable Care Announces More Than $9.5 Million in Shared Savings
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Accountable Care (UAC) is announcing more than $9.5 million in shared savings based on quality and cost performance in the Medicare Next Generation Accountable Care Organization Model. … [Continue reading]
eHealth, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 and Fiscal 2019 Results
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance exchange, announces today its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. … [Continue reading]
Florida Schools And Sunshine Health Participated In National No One Eats Alone Day
SUNRISE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A bullying prevention initiative designed to promote inclusion among students was celebrated at three Florida schools this month with the help of Sunshine Health. The schools included Skyway Elementary and … [Continue reading]
Centene To Present At Barclays Global Healthcare Conference
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today it will present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference, to be held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, March 10-12, 2020. … [Continue reading]
Three Health Care Counsel Join Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray today announced the arrival of three health care lawyers – J. Harold Richards, Michael J. McDougall and Alex J. Talley – who join the firm in Washington, D.C. as counsel. Their … [Continue reading]
AdvantageCare Physicians Opens New Medical Office for Employees at Iconic 55 Water Street Building
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of New York's largest primary and specialty care practices and part of the EmblemHealth family of companies, today announced the opening of an innovative, employee-focused … [Continue reading]
Aetna Whole Health Launches In Atlanta Providing Fully Insured And Self-Insured Health Care Options For Employers
ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), is now offering fully insured and self-insured health care network options to its Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Exclusive Product Organization (EPO) product … [Continue reading]
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