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Ulya Khan Joins Peerfit Board

Posted on March 5, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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eHealth, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Posted on March 5, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Ethisphere Institute Names Health Care Service Corporation one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

Posted on February 25, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Short-Term Health Plans Leave Patients Vulnerable to Major Medical Bills

Posted on February 25, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Announces Innovative Value-Based Partnership With Dental Management Company 42 North

Posted on February 25, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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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Healthcare Cost-Containment Leader To Moderate HCAA Executive Forum Opening Keynote

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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UnityPoint Accountable Care Announces More Than $9.5 Million in Shared Savings

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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eHealth, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 and Fiscal 2019 Results

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Florida Schools And Sunshine Health Participated In National No One Eats Alone Day

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Centene To Present At Barclays Global Healthcare Conference

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Three Health Care Counsel Join Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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AdvantageCare Physicians Opens New Medical Office for Employees at Iconic 55 Water Street Building

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Aetna Whole Health Launches In Atlanta Providing Fully Insured And Self-Insured Health Care Options For Employers

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

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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Groups Recover Together Contracts with AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Options

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

BURLINGTON, Mass. and MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Groups Recover Together has announced an executed agreement with AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire that will allow its members to receive care from any of Groups' eight locations … [Continue reading]

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Accolade Welcomes ServiceNow Chief Talent Officer

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

SEATTLE, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolade, a personalized health and benefits solution for employers, health plans and their members, welcomes ServiceNow Chief Talent Officer Pat Wadors to its board of directors. Putting people first is at the … [Continue reading]

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Blue Shield of California Appoints Lisa Davis as Chief Information Officer

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has appointed Lisa Davis as the nonprofit health plan's chief information officer. Davis will be responsible for leading the company's ongoing efforts to modernize with new … [Continue reading]

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Small Business Health Insurance

Posted on February 24, 2020 Written by Annalyn Frame

Is Small Business Health Insurance Plans Difficult to Understand? Dangers Many entrepreneurs think small business health insurance plans are complicated and expensive. But is this really true? Let's have a look at some of the advantages and … [Continue reading]

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Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Hosted First Inclusivity-focused Emergency Preparedness Academy

Posted on November 11, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) partnered with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Earthquake Country Alliance, … [Continue reading]

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Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Reports: 3Q19 Total Revenues of $156.1 Million

Posted on November 11, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

ALHAMBRA, Calif., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMEH), an integrated population health management company, announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended … [Continue reading]

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New York Edge and Fidelis Care Announce Partnership

Posted on November 11, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New York Edge, the largest provider of afterschool programs in the metropolitan region, announced a partnership with Fidelis Care, a leading health plan providing quality, affordable coverage for more … [Continue reading]

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WellCare Expands Medicare Benefits for 2020 Annual Enrollment Period

Posted on November 11, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) is offering a number of new plan options to its already extensive, high-quality, low-cost Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan offerings during the … [Continue reading]

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Survey: 80 Percent Intend to Review their ACA Health Insurance Options During Open Enrollment

Posted on November 11, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new survey released today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com) show that consumers not receiving government subsidies to lower their premiums are more likely to switch health … [Continue reading]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Wins Award For Response To Opioid Crisis

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

BOSTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced today the not-for-profit has received a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Brand Excellence Award for its ongoing work to combat the opioid epidemic, one of the … [Continue reading]

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Chubb Expands Insurance Solution in Canada to Address Exposures Faced by Today’s Private Equity Firms

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

TORONTO, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ -- Chubb is now providing expanded insurance coverage through its Private Equity+SM offering to address the unique risks of Canadian private equity firms. Designed as a comprehensive solution, these extended offerings … [Continue reading]

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Blue Health Intelligence’s Whyzen Analytics is Helping Improve Employer-Sponsored Healthcare for Millions

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

CHICAGO, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighteen months after launching its revolutionary employer analytics and reporting solution, Blue Health Intelligence® (BHI®) is providing healthcare insights for millions of individuals who receive health … [Continue reading]

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VisitPay Announces Henry Ford Health System as a New Customer of its Patient Financial Experience Platform

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

BOISE, Idaho, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitPay announced that Henry Ford Health System will implement its financial platform, which helps patients meet their medical billing obligations and provide health systems with capabilities to boost … [Continue reading]

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Net Promoter Scores® of Health Systems Using VisitPay Comparable to Top Consumer Brands

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

BOISE, Idaho, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitPay announced that patients who use the company's revolutionary patient financial engagement platform give their health system's billing and payment experience an average Net Promoter Score® (NPS) of … [Continue reading]

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WellCare Helps Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky

Posted on April 4, 2019 Written by Annalyn Frame

LOUISVILLE, Ky. and TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, WellCare of Kentucky, a WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) company, sponsored Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's (PCAK) 2019 … [Continue reading]

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WellCare Announces Five-Year $1.3 Billion Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

Posted on July 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. ("WellCare") (NYSE: WCG) today announced that it has entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for its Revolving Credit Facility ("Credit Agreement"). The company plans on using this upsized facility to support … [Continue reading]

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Ageas Insurance Adopts Symbility Desk Adjusting Solution

Posted on July 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Symbility Solutions (TSX.V: SY) ("Symbility"), a global software company focused on modernizing the insurance industry, is pleased to announce that they have signed a multi-year agreement with Ageas Insurance Limited. Ageas is a recognized leader in … [Continue reading]

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Now the Largest Value-based Contract for Baylor Scott & White Health’s ACO

Posted on July 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has reached an agreement with Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance (BSWQA), Baylor Scott & White's accountable care organization (ACO) to deliver high-quality and lower cost care to more than 140,000 … [Continue reading]

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Mental Health News Education Honors Beacon Health Options Executive Jim Spink

Posted on May 17, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Beacon Health Options (Beacon), the nation’s premier behavioral health management company, has announced that Mental Health News Education (MHNE) has presented its 2018 Leadership Award to Beacon Mid-Atlantic Market President Jim Spink. The MHNE … [Continue reading]

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Infinisource Benefit Services Showcases Lineup of Benefits Administration Services

Posted on April 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Infinisource Benefit Services will be on display with its innovative benefits administration products at the upcoming Coastal Empire Association of Health Underwriters Symposium & Exhibitor Fair. The event will take place at The Hyatt Regency … [Continue reading]

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NCCI Examines Impact of Opioids on Workers Compensation System

Posted on April 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is examining the growing issues related to opioid use in America through a three-part series, On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and … [Continue reading]

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Florida Blue Partners with Welltok

Posted on April 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Florida Blue, a leading health insurer in Florida, has partnered with Welltok, a leading enterprise Software as a Service company for consumer health. The partnership provides Florida Blue members with access to a unique digital health and wellbeing … [Continue reading]

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Avella to Improve Access to Naloxone

Posted on April 24, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

Avella will distribute naloxone, a powerful therapy used to treat opioid overdoses, as part of an innovative new program designed to improve access to the drug. The program allows individuals and family members in certain states to simply contact the … [Continue reading]

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25% Have Worked with Exec Whose Severe Illness Affected Company’s Business

Posted on January 26, 2018 Written by Annalyn Frame

One quarter (25%) of U.S. employees surveyed have worked with an executive who became severely ill and whose illness affected the company. This finding of the HealthMine 2018 Rising Risk Survey highlights the need for companies to do a better job of … [Continue reading]

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Global Market for Healthcare Cloud Computing Worth $10 Billion by 2021

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

The healthcare industry has been slow to adopt new technologies, including the cloud. However, industry-wide demand to use health data to improve system efficiency, deliver value-based care and enable productive collaborations is driving investment … [Continue reading]

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Change Healthcare Teams with Zebra Medical Vision

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Change Healthcare and Zebra Medical Vision today announced an agreement to create solutions that deliver artificial intelligence solutions to complex radiology reporting environments. Change Healthcare's proven radiology solutions, along with Zebra … [Continue reading]

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Deloitte Achieves AWS Life Sciences Competency Status

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Deloitte, a leader in life sciences and health care consulting services, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Life Sciences Competency status. This designation recognizes Deloitte for its ability to build successful life … [Continue reading]

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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment Market Value to Reach US$ 8,550.8 Million

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Majorly, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) occurs in adults, however, it sometimes occurs in children as well. However, targeted drugs called Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) have been effective in providing long-term survival rates. Meanwhile, the … [Continue reading]

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MyDx Files Patents & Is Now Accepting Preorders For The ECOSmartPen

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

MyDx, Inc. (OTC: MYDX), a science and technology company and creator of MyDx® (My Diagnostic), the first multi-use handheld chemical analyzer designed for Cannabis professionals and retail consumers to correlate the chemical profile of cannabis with … [Continue reading]

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Governor Appoints WellCare of Nebraska’s Medical Director to Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

WellCare of Nebraska, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today that its medical director, Dr. Stephen Lazoritz, has received a governor appointment to the newly established Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory … [Continue reading]

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Study Reinforces That Nuts May Help Improve Endothelial Function

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Research and knowledge on the effects of nut consumption on human health has increased in recent years, suggesting that nut consumption may play a key role in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), … [Continue reading]

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Philips and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center of Omaha Partnership

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Children's Hospital & Medical Center of Omaha, one of U.S. News and World Report's Best Children's Hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery, have signed a 10-year, … [Continue reading]

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Regentis Biomaterials Performs the First Cases in Gelrinc Pivotal Study

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Regentis Biomaterials announced today the start of its Phase III pivotal clinical trial of GelrinC for the treatment of focal knee cartilage defects with successful surgery on three patients in the U.S. and Denmark. These procedures are part of a … [Continue reading]

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Upsher-Smith Launches KLOR-CON® Powder (Potassium Chloride) For Oral Solution

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC. (Upsher-Smith) today announced the launch of KLOR-CON® Powder (Potassium Chloride) for oral solution, 20 mEq. The Company received approval of an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) from the U.S. Food and Drug … [Continue reading]

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Governor Appoints WellCare of Nebraska’s Medical Director, Dr. Stephen Lazoritz

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

WellCare of Nebraska, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), has announced that its medical director, Dr. Stephen Lazoritz, has received a governor appointment to the newly established Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory … [Continue reading]

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MS Patients Who Adhere to Treatment Have Higher Health Costs-And Better Outcomes

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Fullerton Healthcare Corporation Limited ("Fullerton Health" or the "Group"), a leading provider of corporate healthcare solutions across Asia Pacific, today announced a significant investment from Ping An Capital Co., Ltd. ("Ping An Capital"), the … [Continue reading]

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HealthBI Names Amendola Communications Agency of Record

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Amendola Communications has added population health technology pioneer HealthBI to its customer family. Amendola will be a key player in HealthBI's plans for rapid growth in 2018, promoting solutions that are already the most widely deployed of their … [Continue reading]

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WellCare of New York Honored by New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYCHCC) announced today that WellCare of New York was awarded the inaugural Anthony Chiarelli Employment Engagement Award in honor of its "successful … [Continue reading]

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FoQIS QAPI Management System (QMS) Helps Nursing Facilities Navigate New QAPI Compliance Requirements

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Effective today, regulation reforms from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate a new process for surveying the policies and procedures of nursing facilities across the U.S. … [Continue reading]

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Kaiser Permanente Researchers Explore Patient Use of Legal Marijuana

Posted on November 28, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Kaiser Permanente researchers in Washington analyzed information from medical visits, keeping private the information that could help identify any of the 22,000 patients in the study. Published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, … [Continue reading]

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Baptist Health joins CareSource Health Plan Network

Posted on November 22, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

CareSource and Baptist Health have reached an agreement to provide quality access to health care for consumers in Kentucky and southern Indiana through the Health Insurance Marketplace. … [Continue reading]

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ForeverCare Health Plan To Serve Medicaid Members In Arkansas

Posted on November 22, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

The Arkansas Department of Insurance announced today that ForeverCare, Inc. is certified and licensed as a PASSE (Provider-owned Arkansas Shared Saving Entity) to provide access to healthcare for Medicaid eligible residents of Arkansas. ForeverCare, … [Continue reading]

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65% of Employees Would Pay for Genetic Testing

Posted on November 22, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Sixty-five percent (65%) of respondents would be interested if their employer offered easy and affordable access to genetic testing for health purposes, and the results were private and only shared between the employee and their doctor. Twenty-six … [Continue reading]

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Only two weeks remain in Medicare open enrollment

Posted on November 22, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Medicare recipients need to act now to pick their plans for 2018. The open enrollment period closes December 7. This enrollment period is usually the only chance Medicare recipients have each year to choose a new health plan — either switching … [Continue reading]

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Combined Insurance Receives BBB Award

Posted on November 19, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Receiving a Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau is an honor to selected businesses. Recently, Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health and life insurance products, and a Chubb company, … [Continue reading]

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Yolanda Jimenez-Colón Named one of Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos

Posted on November 19, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Yolanda Jimenez-Colón, who leads Latino Relations for Gateway Health's Community Engagement & Growth Department, has been selected as one of 50 of the Most Influential Latinos in the Delaware Valley. Ms. Jimenez-Colón will be recognized for her … [Continue reading]

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PCMA Statement on the CMS Medicare Part D Proposed Rule

Posted on November 19, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Medicare Parts C and D proposed rule: … [Continue reading]

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Tufts Health Plan receives the highest rating possible

Posted on September 21, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Tufts Health Plan today announced it is rated 5 out of 5 – the highest rating possible – by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on its annual rating of private health insurance plans.* It is the only health plan in the nation to … [Continue reading]

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Blue365® Enrolls One Million Members in Deals Program

Posted on September 21, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

One million Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) members across the country are now realizing more savings through Blue365, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's (BCBSA) exclusive health and wellness discount program, available to members of … [Continue reading]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Earns Top Quality Rating

Posted on September 21, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

For the second year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) was named a top-rated health plan in the country, according to the nation's experts on health plan quality. … [Continue reading]

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Hixme Announces Employer Health Cost Simulation Tool

Posted on September 11, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Using real care and cost data over an extended period of time that mimics real world experiences and shows optimization across health care markets. What if workers and dependents could right-fit their own benefits using the power of such analytics? … [Continue reading]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Florida Members Affected by Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 11, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

In anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in Florida. … [Continue reading]

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Florida Blue CEO Pledges $1 Million from Florida Blue to Aid Hurricane Recovery

Posted on September 11, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Pat Geraghty, CEO of Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in Florida, today announced that the company will donate $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts across the state in the wake of Hurricane Irma. … [Continue reading]

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WellCare Health Plans Weathers Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 11, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans throughout the country, today announced that, after activating its emergency business continuity plan ahead … [Continue reading]

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Trump Administration Urged to Withdraw Medicare Drug Reimbursement Proposal

Posted on September 11, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

A Trump administration agency proposal to cut Medicare drug payments to hospitals serving poor and rural Americans is counterproductive and would actually reduce access to care, a group of over 1,300 hospitals says in comments submitted today to the … [Continue reading]

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DrFirst Enables Free mobile Medication Management Tool for Prescribers affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Hurricane Irma is expected to cause catastrophic destruction across Puerto Rico, Florida, and possibly other states, even as the Gulf Coast is working to recover from Hurricane Harvey. Many healthcare facilities and pharmacies are already unavailable … [Continue reading]

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New Life Agency Announces Trifecta On Fertility Medication Savings

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

For nearly two decades, New Life Agency has been committed to providing the best value and service in the Assisted Reproduction Insurance industry. Today, New Life Agency announces a powerful three-way partnership designed to deliver substantial … [Continue reading]

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Women Are 3 Times More Likely Than Men To Report They Can’t Afford To Save For Retirement

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

While Middle American men and women share similar feelings of financial security, women are more likely to worry about their personal finances and with good reason: they are three times more likely to say they cannot afford to save for retirement, … [Continue reading]

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More than 90 Percent Oppose Single Payer Medical Care

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

While a narrow majority of 1,033 physicians surveyed by Merritt Hawkins strongly (42%) or somewhat (14%) support a "single payer healthcare system" in the U.S., more than 90% of 1,208 persons responding to an internet survey by the Association of … [Continue reading]

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ISM® Addresses Potential Economic Impact of Hurricane Harvey

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Hurricane Harvey has struck a significant blow to the Houston, Texas metro area, home to the sixth largest import terminal in the world, as well as all of the shipping lanes in the Gulf Coast area. Given the strong economic linkages between the gulf … [Continue reading]

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Sunshine Health Establishes Free Crisis Hotline for Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 8, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

As Hurricane Irma heads toward Florida, residents are preparing for its impact. Anxiety is running high for many in the path of this very strong storm. … [Continue reading]

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FTLife launches MediSave Medical Account

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Unaffordable medical expenses are often the first consequence when a critical illness such as cancer or heart disease strikes, so FTLife has responded by launching the MediSave Medical Account. This helps customers prepare for the possibility that … [Continue reading]

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Corporate Whistleblower Center Urges a MD or Nurse to Call About Rewards If Nursing Home Is Gouging Medicare

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

The Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "We are urging a medical doctor, a nurse or a manager at a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, a rehab center, a dialysis center or a company providing hospice services to call us anytime at 866-714-6466 … [Continue reading]

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Sun Life Financial Canada’s Former Senior VP of Group Benefits Joins Rise People’s Advisory Board

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Rise People, a new digital HR and group health insurance platform, has announced that Brigitte Parent, formerly SVP of Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial Canada, has joined its advisory board. Parent, named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful … [Continue reading]

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KEPRO to Provide Additional Call Center Services to TennCare

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

KEPRO announced today that the Division of TennCare, the state of Tennessee's Medicaid program, has awarded the contract for the management of its toll-free call center to support TennCare members to KEPRO. KEPRO will manage the toll-free call … [Continue reading]

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Berkshire Medical Center RNs File Unfair Labor Practice Charge

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

The registered nurses of Berkshire Medical Center, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against BMC citing management's months long refusal to provide … [Continue reading]

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ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company and ISMIE Indemnity Expands to Pennsylvania

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

Today, ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company and ISMIE Indemnity announced entry into Pennsylvania. The companies will offer occurrence and claims made medical liability coverage for individual health professionals, groups and health care facilities. … [Continue reading]

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American Council of the Blind Commends Congress on Introduction of H.R. 3457

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Avella Launches e-Commerce Platform for Ophthalmology Providers

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Diabetes Insurance Gets a Big Boost

Posted on August 10, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Statement Regarding Amended Senate Bill

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Springbuk Adds 900th Employer to Platform

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Sempre Health launches health plan partnerships

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Missouri Care Signs Agreements with SSM Health

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Ohio Father, Baby with Brain Cancer at Same Time Could Lose Health Insurance

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Prime Therapeutics Launches Program to Address Opioid and Controlled Substance Epidemic

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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It’s Easier to Plan for Long-Term Care if We Face Our Personal Concerns First

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Johnson & Johnson Reports 2017 Second-Quarter Results

Posted on July 18, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Nation’s Emergency Physicians: Senate’s Alternative to Affordable Care Act Is a Huge Disappointment

Posted on June 25, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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American Diabetes Association Urges Senators to Vote Against Proposed Health Care Legislation

Posted on June 25, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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SKYGEN USA Debuts on Healthcare Informatics 100 List

Posted on June 2, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Acquires Allegian Health Plans’ Membership in Texas

Posted on June 2, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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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]

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CAHU Statement On Senate Passage Of SB 562

Posted on June 2, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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American Well Telehealth Services Now Live in Texas

Posted on June 2, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Alternate Health Announces Completion of Initial Study to Treat Zika Virus Symptoms with Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid

Posted on May 16, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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Typical American Family Faces $26,944 in Annual Healthcare

Posted on May 16, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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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]

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73 Percent of Health Plan Members Say Their Plan Doesn’t Understand Their Health Very Well

Posted on May 16, 2017 Written by Annalyn Frame

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]

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