Search Results: "Aetna"
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Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Avēsis and MapHabit Launch Pilot Program for Vulnerable Patients
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Avēsis and MapHabit have teamed up to support 200 Kentucky children with autism or intellectual disabilities. The pilot program will help the patients with activities of daily living, such as oral hygiene.
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The Kraft Heinz Lawsuit Against Aetna Is the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
Kraft Heinz recently sued Aetna, claiming that the insurer is not providing all of Kraft Heinz’s medical claims data. More lawsuits of this sort are likely to come, experts warned.
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Aetna Better Health of Maryland Launches Maternal Health Pilot Program With Mae
Mae’s services will be a covered benefit for Aetna Better Health Medicaid members through a new pilot program. These services include access to a culturally-competent doula and an engagement platform that provides weekly check-ins and tools to support maternal health.
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Oshi Health Scores Its 1st Commercial Contract Through VBC Partnership with Aetna
Oshi Health recently entered a value-based care contract with Aetna. The New York-based startup provides specialized virtual care for patients with digestive disorders, focusing on dietary and behavioral health interventions to reduce the root cause of patients’ symptoms.
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CVS Health reports 15.7% reduction in suicide attempts among Aetna members
Among CVS Health’s adult members, there was a 34.1% decrease in suicide attempts in 2022, compared to 2019. However, there was a 32% increase among adolescents, largely due to challenges from Covid-19. In response, CVS Health is expanding its resources with new initiatives that focus on adolescents.
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Lawsuit: Aetna fertility coverage policy “an illegal tax” on LGBTQ people
The lawsuit alleges that an Aetna policy discriminates against LGBTQ people by requiring them to pay thousands in out-of-pocket costs for fertility treatments before becoming eligible for coverage. Though Aetna has agreed to pay the costs incurred by the plaintiffs, the suit aims to strike down the policy as a whole.
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Aetna accuses Mednax of destroying evidence in overbilling suit: 5 things to know
In a lawsuit filed three years ago, Aetna alleged that Mednax had overbilled for medical procedures and services. Now, the insurer is accusing the medical group of destroying evidence pertaining to the suit and has asked a federal court to sanction Mednax.
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Aetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage
Aetna will now cover breast augmentation for trans women, signaling hope for increased access to healthcare for the transgender community. The coverage expansion comes after transgender individuals and groups advocated for the change.
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Aetna, McLaren Physician Partners collaborate to extend coverage in Michigan
The health insurer and Michigan-based physician organization are partnering to expand access to in-network care for around 40,000 individual and group Medicare Advantage plan members. The partnership will go into effect Dec. 1.
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Aetna president to lead CVS after CEO Merlo retires
Aetna President Karen Lynch will replace current CVS CEO Larry Merlo next spring. Merlo, who has been the company’s CEO for nearly a decade, plans to retire in May.
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Aetna, Inpathy expand virtual mental health partnership
Access to mental healthcare continues to be a hurdle amid the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting Aetna and telehealth provider Inpathy to expand their existing mental health partnership to include three more states.
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Aetna rolls out new plan built around CVS pharmacies, retail clinics
The new plan design incorporates some features from Aetna’s parent company. The plan lets members access appointments at HealthHUB and MinuteClinic locations with no copay, and get discounts on health-related items at CVS stores.