Humana announced last week that it will exit the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business, which includes fully insured plans, self-funded plans and Federal Employee Health Benefit plans. But is this the right move…
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Community doctors are underrepresented in clinical trials, meaning their patients are too. How can community practices become centers of excellence for research and provide better overall healthcare and treatment opportunities for the patients they…
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I won’t delve into Covid-19’s impact on our country and healthcare system, but the one silver lining has been the market response to drive a better consumer healthcare experience. Virtual Care is having its…
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As Americans age—in particular Baby Boomers—there is a corresponding rise in home healthcare, fueled by a growing desire for convenience as well as many seniors’ desire to age in place. Before and especially during…
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Medicare Advantage enrollment grew to 29.5 million people for the 2023 plan year, now representing 46% of total Medicare enrollment, according to a Tuesday report from The Chartis Group. However, enrollment is growing at…
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It’s no secret that American teenagers — especially girls — are experiencing challenges with their mental health. The last several years have been tumultuous for younger populations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But new…
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The verdict is in.
Americans of all ages believe telehealth is helpful for multiple reasons, according to a new CVS Health and Harris Poll survey. A whopping 76% of adults agree that telehealth is more…
Editor’s note: This story is based on an interview at Abarca Forward, a conference that was hosted by Abarca Health, a pharmacy benefit manager last week in San Juan, Puerto Rico. MedCity News’ Editor-in-Chief…
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About 40% of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) members don’t have a primary care physician. The health plan aims to change that through a new partnership.
PHP announced last week that it is…
Due to Covid-19, many companies moved to a hybrid work model, leading to their buildings being largely underutilized. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), is taking advantage of its quieter workspace to fight food insecurity in its local communities.
Due to fewer employees working onsite, Blue Cross…
