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]
Ageas Insurance Adopts Symbility Desk Adjusting Solution
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]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Now the Largest Value-based Contract for Baylor Scott & White Health’s ACO
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]
Mental Health News Education Honors Beacon Health Options Executive Jim Spink
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]
Infinisource Benefit Services Showcases Lineup of Benefits Administration Services
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]
NCCI Examines Impact of Opioids on Workers Compensation System
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]
Florida Blue Partners with Welltok
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]
Avella to Improve Access to Naloxone
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]
25% Have Worked with Exec Whose Severe Illness Affected Company’s Business
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]
Global Market for Healthcare Cloud Computing Worth $10 Billion by 2021
The healthcare industry has been slow to adopt new technologies, including the cloud. However, industry-wide demand to use health data to improve system efficiency, deliver value-based care and enable productive collaborations is driving investment … [Continue reading]
Change Healthcare Teams with Zebra Medical Vision
Change Healthcare and Zebra Medical Vision today announced an agreement to create solutions that deliver artificial intelligence solutions to complex radiology reporting environments. Change Healthcare's proven radiology solutions, along with Zebra … [Continue reading]
Deloitte Achieves AWS Life Sciences Competency Status
Deloitte, a leader in life sciences and health care consulting services, announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Life Sciences Competency status. This designation recognizes Deloitte for its ability to build successful life … [Continue reading]
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment Market Value to Reach US$ 8,550.8 Million
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]
MyDx Files Patents & Is Now Accepting Preorders For The ECOSmartPen
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]
Governor Appoints WellCare of Nebraska’s Medical Director to Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council
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]
Study Reinforces That Nuts May Help Improve Endothelial Function
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]
Philips and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center of Omaha Partnership
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]
Regentis Biomaterials Performs the First Cases in Gelrinc Pivotal Study
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]
Upsher-Smith Launches KLOR-CON® Powder (Potassium Chloride) For Oral Solution
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]
Governor Appoints WellCare of Nebraska’s Medical Director, Dr. Stephen Lazoritz
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]
MS Patients Who Adhere to Treatment Have Higher Health Costs-And Better Outcomes
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]
HealthBI Names Amendola Communications Agency of Record
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]
WellCare of New York Honored by New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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]
FoQIS QAPI Management System (QMS) Helps Nursing Facilities Navigate New QAPI Compliance Requirements
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]
Kaiser Permanente Researchers Explore Patient Use of Legal Marijuana
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]
Baptist Health joins CareSource Health Plan Network
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]
ForeverCare Health Plan To Serve Medicaid Members In Arkansas
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]
65% of Employees Would Pay for Genetic Testing
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]
Only two weeks remain in Medicare open enrollment
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]
Combined Insurance Receives BBB Award
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]
Yolanda Jimenez-Colón Named one of Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos
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]
PCMA Statement on the CMS Medicare Part D Proposed Rule
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]
Tufts Health Plan receives the highest rating possible
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]
Blue365® Enrolls One Million Members in Deals Program
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]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Earns Top Quality Rating
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]
Hixme Announces Employer Health Cost Simulation Tool
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]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Florida Members Affected by Hurricane Irma
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]
Florida Blue CEO Pledges $1 Million from Florida Blue to Aid Hurricane Recovery
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]
WellCare Health Plans Weathers Hurricane Irma
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]
Trump Administration Urged to Withdraw Medicare Drug Reimbursement Proposal
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]
DrFirst Enables Free mobile Medication Management Tool for Prescribers affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
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]
New Life Agency Announces Trifecta On Fertility Medication Savings
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]
Women Are 3 Times More Likely Than Men To Report They Can’t Afford To Save For Retirement
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]
More than 90 Percent Oppose Single Payer Medical Care
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]
ISM® Addresses Potential Economic Impact of Hurricane Harvey
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]
Sunshine Health Establishes Free Crisis Hotline for Hurricane Irma
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]
FTLife launches MediSave Medical Account
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]
Corporate Whistleblower Center Urges a MD or Nurse to Call About Rewards If Nursing Home Is Gouging Medicare
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]
Sun Life Financial Canada’s Former Senior VP of Group Benefits Joins Rise People’s Advisory Board
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]
KEPRO to Provide Additional Call Center Services to TennCare
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]
Berkshire Medical Center RNs File Unfair Labor Practice Charge
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]
ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company and ISMIE Indemnity Expands to Pennsylvania
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]
American Council of the Blind Commends Congress on Introduction of H.R. 3457
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]
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota 2016 Financial Results
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and its family of companies (Blue Cross) today announced audited financial results for 2016. Blue Cross ended the year with a net operating loss of $322.4 million on full-year revenues of $12.1 billion, for a … [Continue reading]
Minnesota Council of Health Plans report operating losses over $680 million
Minnesota health insurers reported $687 million in operating losses for 2016, according to information released today by the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. Medical reserves were tapped to pay for doctor visits, nursing, hospital stays, … [Continue reading]
Sirius Acquires ArmadaGlobal
Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. has acquired ArmadaCorp Capital, LLC., a market leading provider of supplemental healthcare insurance products and administration services in the United States. … [Continue reading]
Texas Legislators File Bills to Increase Health Insurance Transparency, Oversight
The Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers (TAFEC) supports legislation introduced in the Texas Legislature aimed at increasing oversight of health insurance companies and protecting consumers from surprise medical costs. … [Continue reading]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Program To Care For Chronically Ill Seniors At Home
In an effort to improve care and support for our members who are faced with serious illnesses, today Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the largest health plan in the Commonwealth, announced it will partner with Landmark Health on … [Continue reading]
Half of Patients’ Out-of-Pocket Spending for Brand Medicines Is Based on List Price
More than half of commercially-insured patients' out-of-pocket spending for brand medicines is based on the full list price, according to a new analysis from Amundsen Consulting, a division of QuintilesIMS. The data also show cost -sharing for nearly … [Continue reading]
Report: Link Between Population’s Health and Growing Economy, Higher Incomes and Lower Unemployment
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today released the second edition of a Moody's Analytics report that finds a direct link between a population's health and a growing economy, higher incomes and lower unemployment. … [Continue reading]
PhRMA Report on Cost-Sharing Misses the Mark
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) today released the following points regarding a new PhRMA report on patient out-of-pocket spending: -- According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the average amount … [Continue reading]
WellCare to Release First Quarter 2017 Results
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2017 on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 6:00 a.m. EDT. The company will also host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT … [Continue reading]
DW Healthcare Partners Closes Fourth Fund
DW Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, announced today the closing of its fourth fund totaling USD $295 million in total capital commitments. This brings DW Healthcare Partners' total capital … [Continue reading]
Symbility Solutions to Announce Annual and Q4 2016 Financial Results
Symbility Solutions Inc. ("Symbility") (TSX.V: SY), a global software company focused on modernizing the insurance industry, confirmed that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results before market open Tuesday, April 11, … [Continue reading]
ASPiRA Labs Announces TriCare South Contract
ASPiRA Labs, a Vermillion company (NASDAQ: VRML), today announced it has signed an in-network, contracted agreement with TriCare South for ASPiRA's U.S. FDA cleared, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) covered, American College of … [Continue reading]
Combined Insurance Donates $30,000 to Luke’s Wings
Combined Insurance, a leading provider of individual supplemental accident, disability, health, and life insurance products, and a Chubb company, demonstrates its continued commitment to giving back to U.S. servicemen and women with a $30,000 … [Continue reading]
Health Insurance Important For Students Studying Abroad
It is that time of year when offers of university places start to drop into electronic mailboxes around the world. Higher education is big business now, places at UK universities are some of the most sought after in the world. These institutions will … [Continue reading]
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Workflow Transformed by Recondo Technology
Recondo Technology, the market leader in cloud-based single-platform revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, has released a suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) to significantly streamline payment, improve patient satisfaction, and … [Continue reading]
Centene Corporation Appoints Chris Koster
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) has appointed former Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to Senior Vice President, Corporate Services effective today. Mr. Koster will report directly to Chairman, President and CEO Michael F. Neidorff, and will … [Continue reading]
Talix and Geisinger Health Plan to Present on Data Analytics for Risk Adjustment
Talix, Inc., a premier provider of risk analytics solutions for value-based care, today announced that Shahyan Currimbhoy, senior vice president of product management and engineering at Talix, and Karena Weikel, ASA, FAHM, CSFS, vice president of … [Continue reading]
National Alliance Releases Health Policy Recommendations
Don't repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without specifying what will replace it. This is among the policy recommendations issued by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), a nonprofit, membership association … [Continue reading]
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