A rural county in Wisconsin is placing a voter referendum on its November ballot that would formally ask Congress and President Joe Biden to create a publicly-funded health insurance program beyond Medicare and Medicaid, The Racine Journal Times reported Aug.…
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is opening a 5,500-square-foot retail and community center in October at its Baltimore headquarters as part of a potential statewide expansion, Maryland Inno reported Aug. 15.
The number of U.S. employers that offer employee travel benefits for abortion is expected to double in the next few years, according to a new survey from advisory firm WTW.
As the health insurance industry continues to undergo major change in 2022, payer executives are looking to reduce costs and improve efficiencies through more innovation and alignment with IT services, according to an Aug. 9 survey from digital solutions firm…
Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health and Anthem Blue Cross have reached a deal on a new contract, the Tehachapi News reported Aug. 12.
Humana is planning to purchase Inclusa, a Stevens Point, Wis.-based managed care organization, for an undisclosed amount.
Oscar Health has nearly doubled its membership in a year but said it would be pausing external deals around its technology platform, +Oscar, for the next 18 months, according to the company's second-quarter earnings call Aug. 11.
When facing economic uncertainty, some people may avoid certain habits such as buying healthy foods or their gym membership because of the cost. That can lead to development or progression of chronic disease, and stress, anxiety and depression can only…
Florida's Medicaid regulator has finalized rules banning healthcare providers from billing Medicaid for gender-affirming medical treatment, Politico reported Aug. 11.
Humana has completed the sale of a 60 percent stake in its subsidiary Kindred at Home's hospice and personal care business to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.