Humana has a new value-based care payment program that centers on social determinants of health — and New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System is the model's first participant, the insurer said March 4.
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield will waive any out-of-pocket costs for eligible members needing insulin and diabetic medical supplies before their deductible is met.
In 2018, about 1 in 7 families in the U.S. faced problems paying medical bills, according to new CDC data.
Pivotal Ventures, the investment and incubation organization led by Melinda Gates, announced on Jan. 28 a new initiative to make three U.S. tech hubs more inclusive by boosting representation and leadership of women, beginning this month in Chicago.
New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced on Jan. 23 the recipients of the inaugural Distinguished Scholar Awards, sponsored by the school's Office of Gender Equity in Science and Medicine.
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A Latina nurse dropped a racial discrimination lawsuit against Pasadena, Calif.-based Huntington Hospital, her former employer, Jan. 13, reports Pasadena Now.
The American College of Physicians became the latest medical group to throw its support behind "Medicare for All" and other healthcare reforms, including a public option health plan.
A new survey by Policygenius shows that consumers are increasingly confused about their health insurance coverage.
Bothell-based Molina Healthcare of Washington announced Nov. 26 the inaugural recipients of grant funding from its new Molina Community Innovation Fund.
Disparities between coverage for behavioral health services and medical/surgical services are widening, according to a research report from consulting firm Milliman.