Aledade, Humana Expand Value-Based Partnership to Support FQHCs and Rural Health Clinics
An expanded partnership with Humana will help Aledade’s FQHC and rural health clinic partners share savings in Medicare Advantage.
Humana Taps Thyme Care for Value-Based Oncology Care
Some Humana members can now access Thyme Care's cancer care services, which include 24/7 virtual care navigation.
Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands
The ongoing nursing shortage facilitates high turnover rates since nurses know they won’t have difficulties finding new jobs. In order to retain and attract staff, it’s in a facility’s best interest to understand what nurses want.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
December saw a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, companies like Humana and Mayo Clinic hired new C-suite leaders, organizations including Atlantic Health System and Amwell are saying goodbye to key executives, and firms like CVS Health and Optum announced rounds of job cuts.
Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled
Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds out its senior primary care business, experts say.
Humana, DUOS Team Up To Support Veteran Seniors
Humana and DUOS have partnered to launch a new program that supports Humana's Louisiana veteran seniors with a chronic condition. These veterans will be connected to DUOS, which can address their health-related social needs.
9 ViVE Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
This year's ViVE conference featured a variety of news announcements — from company launches to new products to partnerships to acquisitions and more. In this list, MedCity News compiled short summaries for nine of the conference's most notable announcements.
Understanding EGPA: The Role of Eosinophils and Advancements in Treatment Options
FASENRA® (benralizumab) injection, for subcutaneous use, 30 mg is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). FASENRA provides a treatment option for HCPs to consider when managing this challenging disease.
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.
Walgreens to Pay Humana $360M to Settle Claims It Overcharged for Drugs
Walgreens has agreed to pay Humana $360 million to settle a drug pricing dispute that has spanned nearly five years. The payout is roughly half of what Walgreens was originally ordered to pay when the issue was first resolved last year.
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.
Humana Taps Interwell Health for Kidney Care
In a new agreement, Interwell Health will provide care to Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO members with chronic kidney disease in 13 states. It will also serve patients with end-stage kidney disease across the country.
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Mental Health Platform for Seniors Launches with $115M in Financing
Author Health helps seniors with serious mental illness and substance use disorders by working with Medicare Advantage plans. The company launched Wednesday with $115 million in financing, and announced that Humana is its first payer partner.
Introducing Payer’s Place, a Video Interview Series Highlighting Healthcare Payer Executive Perspectives
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Ohio Sues Express Scripts, Cigna, Prime Therapeutics and Humana Calling PBMs “Modern Gangsters”
The complaint alleges multiple violations of the Valentine Act, Ohio’s antitrust law, which prohibits price fixing, controlled sales and other agreements that restrain trade and hurt competition. David Yost, the attorney general decried the practices of PBMs saying that they hurt everyday Ohioans dependent on life-saving drugs like insulin.
Aledade, Humana Strike 10-Year VBC Collaboration
Aledade — an independent primary care network focused on value-based care — struck a 10-year partnership with insurer Humana. Under the collaboration, Humana’s Medicare Advantage members will receive primary care from Aledade physicians using value-based arrangements.