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.
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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…
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.
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Washington state has ordered Medova Healthcare Financial Group and its president and CEO, Daniel Whitney, to halt all sales of illegal health insurance policies in the state.
With several states and the U.S. declaring monkeypox a public health emergency, payers nationwide have issued public statements or provided information to members amid the growing outbreak and slow vaccine rollout.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are launching a new family building and maternity support offering for members in 2023 through a partnership with digital health platform Maven Clinic.
State legislative efforts to regulate or increase transparency policies around pharmacy benefit managers has continued throughout 2022, according to Mintz law firm.
First launched in 2017, CMS' Accountable Health Communities Model has provided valuable insights on how to better incorporate social determinants screenings and community services navigation and referrals throughout the healthcare system, according to an article posted Aug. 8 in Health…