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Allina Health | Aetna has unveiled an array of significant updates to its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for 2024. These enhancements aim to provide increased value, additional cost savings, and flexible fitness benefits to beneficiaries, including … [Continue reading]
In a bid to revolutionize the Medicare plan shopping experience, eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a prominent online private health insurance marketplace, has announced an ambitious rebrand. The company has collaborated with Shinebox, a … [Continue reading]
As the 2024 Medicare Annual Election Period commences, Blue Shield of California is geared up to cater to the varied healthcare needs of seniors through a comprehensive range of products and services. These offerings provide members with choices … [Continue reading]
Sendero Health Plans Inc. (Sendero) has announced the appointment of Sharon J. Alvis as its new Chief Executive Officer, tasked with leading the nonprofit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) created, funded, and owned by Central Health. Sendero is … [Continue reading]
In a momentous achievement, Delta Dental of Arkansas has been recognized with a 2023 Governor's Quality Award, cementing its status as one of Arkansas's leading organizations committed to excellence. This coveted accolade was presented at the 29th … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits provider under The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), is taking a proactive stance this autumn to combat food insecurity among older Americans. With a significant investment of $1 million, the company aims to make a … [Continue reading]
Canadians are dedicating increasingly more time to navigating the complexities of accessing healthcare and benefits. From the time spent in doctor's offices to completing benefit-related paperwork and waiting at pharmacies, a recent survey conducted … [Continue reading]
The Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) Ontario issued a comprehensive update today regarding a cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 31, 2023. … [Continue reading]
Gravie (one of the fastest-growing innovators in health benefits) has annonced that Andrew Reeves has been hired as Gravie's first senior vice president and General Manager of Gravie ICHRA. Reeves was appointed at a time that the HRA Council reported … [Continue reading]
Evernorth Care Group, a nationally recognized provider of medical services, is now in-network for Devoted Health’s 13,000 Medicare (MA) members. Devoted Health MA Members can access Evernorth Care Group primary, specialty, and virtual care at 20 … [Continue reading]
Findhelp has been given a contract by the Tennessee Medicaid Agency (TennCare), as part of Health Starts Initiative, to assist Tennesseans in finding the non-medical care they require. Findhelp, a technology firm, connects people in need of social … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced that it had access to $160,000 of Affordable Housing Program (AHP), funds, through its membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Blue Cross and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity have … [Continue reading]
EmpiRx Health applauds Blue Shield of California, a leading value-based PBM, for implementing the same model of pharmacy care. EmpiRx Health, the pioneer of value-based PBMs, announced a Four Point PBM Revolution Plan. The new plan aims to transform … [Continue reading]
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (Integrity), a leading distributor and provider of retirement and wealth management solutions, has announced that the Integrity Foundation completed the first in a series of community legacy initiatives and support … [Continue reading]
EmblemHealth has announced the results of its study on the awareness level of value-based payments by employers and consumers. Both groups were unsure of the differences between value-based payment and fee-for service payments. However, when given a … [Continue reading]
Charity Navigator's 2023 Community Choice Award has been nominated by The HealthWell Foundation (r), a nonprofit organization that offers financial assistance to Americans who are not adequately insured. Charity Navigator is the largest and most … [Continue reading]
After a thorough review by federal and state regulatory agencies, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), an Ohio-based nonprofit managed-care health plan and CareSource, a Michigan nonprofit health plan have received regulatory approval for their joint venture. … [Continue reading]
Venteur, a digital health startup that helps companies offer personalized health insurance to their employees has closed a $7.6-million seed funding round. GSR Ventures is the lead investor, with Headwater VC and Revelry Venture Partners as well as … [Continue reading]
Inland Empire Health Plan celebrated the first graduating class from its Community Health Worker Residency (CHW) Program at its Rancho Cucamonga headquarters. … [Continue reading]
The Regional Coalition to Eliminate Race Based Medicine (Regional Coalition), launched today. The Regional Coalition will work with its members to remove "adjustments for race" from 15 clinical decision-support tools commonly used that could … [Continue reading]
Lamoille Health Partners entered into a contract to purchase Family Practice Associates. This independent primary care provider is located at 272 North Main Street, Cambridge, Vermont. The transaction, pending final regulatory approvals, will add a … [Continue reading]
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) intends to offer Medicare plans in 99 additional counties across Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas next year. … [Continue reading]
Cigna Healthcare is the health benefits division within The Cigna Group, (NYSE: CI). Virgin Pulse is a digital-first global health and well-being engagement firm. This partnership will provide a more connected and personalized health experience for … [Continue reading]
Elite Health Online is thrilled to announce the addition of Rapamycin to its product line. This revolutionary product is set to redefine the boundaries of longevity and vitality, offering consumers the opportunity to tap into the proverbial fountain … [Continue reading]
In its continuing commitment to "Improving Lives," Elite Health Online has chosen to support Remnant Church with a donation exceeding $12,000. This contribution is part of the healthcare organization's ongoing initiative to contribute a percentage of … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, City of Willmar and National Fitness Campaign announced today an agreement for an outdoor Fitness Court (r) Studio in Sperry Park. The Fitness Court Studio at Homewood Avenue NE will be opened on Wednesday, 19th … [Continue reading]
Enhance Health announced the addition of two new members to its executive leadership team, as the company continues to expand rapidly. … [Continue reading]
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group) ranked sixth in the Top 10 Multinational Companies 2023 Million Dollar Round Table ("MDRT") rankings, maintaining its position from last season. … [Continue reading]
L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan are distributing 16,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 of their jointly operated Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County this summer. … [Continue reading]
In response to severe weather in Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. … [Continue reading]