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The low turnout for the "Medicare for All" rallies that took place across the U.S. July 24 is proof the movement has lost its momentum, according to MSNBC opinion columnist Zeeshan Aleem.

Molina Healthcare reported its second-quarter earnings July 28.

UnitedHealthcare is moving closer to a final agreement with Atlanta-based Northside Hospital, the Gwinnett Daily Post reported July 28.

Cara Christ, MD, director of Arizona's Department of Health Services, is leaving her position for an executive position at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, AZFamily reports.

Karen Ignagni is the CEO of New York City-based health insurer EmblemHealth and the former president of AHIP. She spoke with Becker's July 27 about the most pressing issues facing payer executives in 2021.

Taking stock of resources and creating strong collaboration has been a key effort in battling diabetes, which Robert Groves, MD, chief medical officer at Banner|Aetna, said is a "hidden epidemic."

Spot is a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer insurance startup that blends technology with a range of injury insurance plans. 

Connie Health, the collective effort of three former Iora Health executives, raised $13 million in series A funding to support its Medicare navigation platform as it expands into Texas, its second state market. 

While the pandemic took a significant toll on health systems, taking a "leap of faith" and supporting them throughout it has resulted in hand-in-hand partnerships that are promoting value-based care, said Sandra Clarke, CFO of Blue Shield of California.

Aetna surveyed 1,000 expats in the U.S., United Kingdom, Singapore, China and United Arab Emirates about their experiences living abroad in 2020.