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Report: Medicare cuts ignore realities of pandemic and will harm patient care

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Editor

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has released the final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). This doubles the 3.75 percent harmful cut to surgeons and surgical practice that will negatively impact patient access to care. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Wellcare Signs Agreement with Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Detroit

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Editor

Medicare Advantage members who are Wellcare Medicare Advantage have in-network accessibility to Dedicated Senior Medical Center's providers. Since April 1, 2021, in-network access to Wellcare has been available, hundreds of Wellcare members have … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies, Medicare

Wellcare Signs Agreement with Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Houston

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Editor

Medicare Advantage members who are Wellcare Medicare Advantage now have in-network accessibility to Dedicated Senior Medical Center's providers. Since July 1, 2021, in-network access to Wellcare was granted, hundreds of Wellcare members have already … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies, Medicare

Survey: 45% of Insured Americans are Considering Health Insurance Changes During Open Enrollment

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Editor

Open enrollment is rapidly approaching, and many Americans want to make changes to their insurance policies. While the pandemic is the most important factor for many, some are also considering the cost of their insurance policies. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage

Inland Detox In-Network with Cigna Health Insurance

Posted on November 3, 2021 Written by Editor

Cigna now has Inland Detox, a trusted drug and alcohol detox center. Inland Empire, Riverside County and Temecula can receive treatment without having to pay a lot of extra. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies

Aflac Named a Best Place to Work in IT

Posted on July 12, 2021 Written by Editor

Aflac A leading provider of supplemental insurance products in America Today, Insider Pro and Computerworld announced that the insurance company was named one The 2021 Best Places for IT Work Ranked No. 16 -- Up one spot 2020 -- among the largest … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Technology and AI

Andreana Santangelo Named A Boston Business Journal 2021 CFO Of The Year

Posted on July 12, 2021 Written by Editor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Chief Financial Officer Andreana Sangelo was named CFO of The Year by the Boston Business Journal. This year's recipient of the award is chief financial officers who have helped steer. Their communities, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Bend Financial Adds New Board Member Kenneth Burdick

Posted on July 10, 2021 Written by Editor

Bend Financial (Bend), a leading provider of HSAs (health savings accounts) in the industry. Today, the official announcement was made about the addition of existing WellCare Health Plans To its board of directors, Kenneth "Ken" Burdick, CEO. As the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage

Westchester Appoints Thomas McLaughlin Head of Casualty Practice

Posted on July 10, 2021 Written by Editor

Thomas McLaughlin has been appointed to Westchester, Chubb’s wholesale excess- and surplus insurance company. Executive Vice President, Casualty Practice. As such, Mr. McLaughlin will be responsible for product and business development. Underwriting … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Senior Care

Geisinger expands Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

Geisinger Health Plan expanded its Children's Health Insurance Program coverage (CHIP), GHP Kids to eight additional Pennsylvania counties. This provides parents with an alternative option for children who are not insured for any reason. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage, Medicaid and CHIP

Demandforce launches Insurance Check for Vision Care

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

Demandforce announced today the launch of Insurance Check, a new feature makes it easier for Vision Care practices to use the online service. Search in real-time for patient eligibility and benefits. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Hospitals and Health Systems

Jenny Ming joins Boards of Directors for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

Kaiser Permanente, the largest national integrated, non-profit health care provider, announced Jenny J. Ming, a seasoned retail executive, has been appointed to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Hospitals boards. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Companies, Hospitals and Health Systems

eHealth Releases Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

Today http://c212.net/c/link/ ">eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading private online marketplace for health insurance It announced the publication its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG report), which details the company's ESG … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Health Insurance Coverage

South Bend Orthopaedics partners with Orthos

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

South Bend Orthopaedics, a nationally recognized orthopaedics practice, is Orthos Inc. has partnered up with practice to bring about the first-of-its kind implementation Technology where providers and patients can share their experiences with … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business, Hospitals and Health Systems

Consumer Behaviors Toward Cyber Security Remain Unchanged

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

A new study According to Chubb, cybersecurity is a top priority for Americans. Cyber risks are growing and actions have not caught up with them yet. Significant changes in our daily lives, work and activities. caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Public Health and Research

Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Notice 2021

Posted on July 7, 2021 Written by Editor

Health Plan News has received a copy of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Notice via email, for 2021. The following is being sent by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Administrator to those who are eligible for compensation based on the Blue … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act

Posted on June 17, 2021 Written by Editor

In Reaction to This Supreme Court ruling Now dismissing the Most Recent challenge to the Affordable Care Act,'' Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Published the following Announcement: … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

AARP Statement on Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling

Posted on June 17, 2021 Written by Editor

The Supreme Court, by a vote of 7-2, Now rejected a challenge to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), ruling that the plaintiffs didn't have standing to bring the litigation. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Senior Care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Celebrates PRIDE

Posted on June 17, 2021 Written by Editor

(BCBSIL) is marking Pride month with community involvement, education and other supports for the LGTBQ+ community. It's part of our commitment to diversity, equity and addition that helps us address health and economic inequities in the communities … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Homtex Receives FDA Approval For Surgical Masks

Posted on March 15, 2021 Written by Editor

HomTex produces 3-ply disposable masks and reusable cloth masks, which it provides to the US Capitol, and shortly will create NIOSH N-95 masks at a brand new plant in Selma, Alabama. HomTex is now set to have the biggest potential in the US to make … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Prescription Drugs and Pharmacy

agilon health Expands Partnerships with Independent Physician Groups

Posted on March 15, 2021 Written by Editor

These new ventures extend upon agilon health's attempts to enhance and accelerate the increase of risk-based versions of maintenance in key geographies throughout the nation by introducing a comprehensive working platform for integrated delivery and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Fellowes AeraMax Pro Air Purifiers Remove 99.9% of Airborne Coronavirus and H1N1 Flu With

Posted on March 15, 2021 Written by Editor

Fellowes, a Pioneer in commercial air purification, is Happy to Announce their AeraMax Pro air purifiers have proven that a 99.99% aerial loss of a coronavirus surrogate within 60-minutes of performance. For months, the CDC, ASHRAE, and'healthy … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Public Health and Research

Dentists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted on March 15, 2021 Written by Editor

Dentists are highly capable to administer vaccines, and this choice will enlarge the vaccine supply and reach more people throughout the nation, particularly those residing in health professional shortage areas. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Prescription Drugs and Pharmacy, Public Health and Research

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Launches Patient Online Scheduling

Posted on March 15, 2021 Written by Editor

Orthopedic patients May now schedule their own appointments with Physicians and physician assistants in six Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) places. By clicking'Schedule an Appointment' on the home page of their clinic's site, www.rushortho.com, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business, Hospitals and Health Systems

Knowledge & Awareness of Medicare Advantage & Supplement Plans Remain Low Despite High Enrollment

Posted on February 25, 2021 Written by Editor

While Medicare Advantage Registration Throughout the country is Greater than it's ever been, a Current Poll of Medicare beneficiaries by GoHealth (Nasdaq:GOCO) revealed that overall awareness of the program and its options isn't keeping pace. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Medicare

Patient Office/Hospital Visits Down, Telemedicine Visits Up for Non-COVID-19 Health Issues

Posted on February 25, 2021 Written by Editor

Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) Published results based on The paid claims data of 1.8 million U.S. workers of their HTA member-owners and their relatives. The study consists of the indirect effect of COVID-19 on non-COVID-19-related … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Hospitals and Health Systems, Public Health and Research

Magnolia Health Annual Summit Award for Excellence in Care

Posted on February 8, 2021 Written by Editor

Magnolia Health, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Dr. Angel Johnson of Hattiesburg Clinic - Purvis Family Practice Clinic with a national award for clinical excellence. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business

Chubb Leadership Appointments in North America Financial Lines Division

Posted on February 8, 2021 Written by Editor

Chubb has announced two new leadership appointments for its North America Financial Lines division. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business

Chubb Appoints Leigh Anne Sherman

Posted on February 8, 2021 Written by Editor

Leigh Anne Sherman has been appointed Division President of ESIS, a Chubb company, and a leading third-party claims administrator. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Healthcare Business

STAR Health Program Supporting Children and Youth in Foster Care

Posted on February 8, 2021 Written by Editor

In 2008, Superior HealthPlan partnered with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to become the first managed care organization in the country to provide statewide health care for children … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Hospitals and Health Systems

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