How the Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Will Impact Commercial Insurance, Per a Cigna Exec
The expiration of ACA tax credits could drive up premiums across marketplace and commercial insurance plans, a Cigna executive warned.
Pluto Health Expands Care Model to Medicare, Medicaid and Major Commercial Plans
Pluto Health is now working with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial plans like UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter and Cigna.
Verily Launches New Telemedicine Service & AI Health Tool
Verily launches a new consumer health app and the gaps it will address.
Cigna Taps Aeroflow Health for Virtual Nutrition Services
Through a new partnership, Aeroflow Health is offering Cigna members access to registered dietitians and nutrition support.
Cigna Launches 6 New Digital Tools To Improve Customer Experience
Cigna's new digital tools include an AI-powered virtual assistant, personalized provider matching and cost tracking.
Hinge Health Launches MSK Collaboration with Cigna Healthcare
Cigna’s self-insured clients now have the option to offer the Hinge Health platform to its employees. Through the platform, patients gain virtual access to physical therapists, health coaches, real-time guidance and a wearable pain relief device.
Cigna Distributes Grants to 22 Nonprofits Focused on Youth Mental Health
Cigna is distributing about $3 million to 22 nonprofits addressing youth mental health. Over the next three years, the company is allocating $9 million total.
Ambience CEO on Personalizing the Physician Workflow
CEO shares how Ambience can help reduce administrative burden.
Cigna Addresses Health Disparities Through $9M Commitment
Cigna announced the launch of the Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund and committed $9 million on Monday. It will focus on health disparities in Houston, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, promotions and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
AHA Urges Labor Department to Investigate MultiPlan’s ‘Unconscionable Practices’
Following an extensive investigative report from the New York Times, the AHA is calling for the Labor Department to probe into the business practices of data analytics firm MultiPlan. The report revealed that MultiPlan works with major payers to negotiate reduced reimbursements for out-of-network medical providers — and that this practice ends up costing patients and employers.
Cigna, HelloFresh Team Up To Improve Access to Healthy Food
Through a new partnership, up to 12 million members of Cigna’s employer customers will gain access to HelloFresh’s meals at a discounted rate. Cigna and HelloFresh are also partnering to provide free meal kits to those battling food insecurity in local communities.
Fighting Soaring Premiums: CEO Reveals New Pharmacy & Benefit Options
Jeff Bak shares what is needed in making healthcare more affordable and sustainable for employees.
Cigna MA Sale to HCSC Could Still Clear Way for Humana Acquisition, Expert Says
Despite Cigna and Humana ditching their pursuits to combine in December, one industry expert believes there's still a chance after Cigna announced its plan to sell its Medicare Advantage business to Health Care Service Corp.
Expert: The Rumored Humana/Cigna Combination Makes Sense
With Cigna mostly focused on the commercial market and Humana mostly focused on the Medicare Advantage market, the rumored combination rumors check out, according to one industry expert.
Did Cigna Deserve its $172M Penalty?
Cigna recently agreed to pay $172 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. One expert said this is just a small part of the problem, while another called for more clarity from the government.
Cigna Cuts 25% of Medical Services from Prior Authorization Requirements
Cigna removed 25% of medical services from prior authorization requirements. This represents more than 600 codes, and includes 100 surgical codes, nearly 200 genetic testing codes, durable medical equipment, orthoses and prosthetics and other services, said Dr. Scott Josephs, chief medical officer of Cigna Healthcare.
Payers Can Reform Prior Authorization to Make it Faster, Smoother But Will It Satisfy the AMA?
In a recent interview, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, the president-elect at the American Medical Association, outlined how the major pain point of physicians has gone from the EHR to prior authorizations requests. But none of the individual efforts that payers are making is enough.