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Premera Blue Cross and Wenatchee, Wash.-based health system Confluence Health have reached a multi-year contract.

The Cigna Foundation, the insurer's philanthropic arm, is working with local nonprofits to support 16 schools around the country that have significant low-income student populations. 

Over a quarter of employees felt like their employer failed to deliver adequate mental health benefits during the pandemic, according to a Modern Health survey. 

Massachusetts leads the pack while Texas lags behind in a 24/7 Wall St special report detailing states' insurance coverage landscapes.

Redding, Calif.-based Shasta Regional Medical Center is cutting its contract with Anthem short because of alleged contract violations, the provider said. 

CMS is issuing new guidance on data exchange provisions included in its May 2020 interoperability rule, saying it will hold off on enforcement until finalized rules are issued. 

The National Committee for Quality Assurance collectively awarded 17 commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans perfect 5.0 scores after a review of over 1,000 health plans.

An Affordable Health Insurance survey revealed that nearly half of unvaccinated individuals said additional charges for insurance tied to their COVID-19 vaccination status would convince them to get a shot. 

Louisville, Ky.-based Humana is once again delaying its return-to-office plans, which are now poised for early 2022. 

Anthem is one of six inaugural organizations working with Seattle-based nonprofit Fair Pay Workplace to ensure it identifies and closes gender and racial pay gaps.