After UnitedHealthcare and Aetna announced plans to launch virtual primary care plans, Cigna is rolling out its own with select employers. It’s also offering a broader suite of telehealth services to everyone enrolled in employer-sponsored plans.
Healthcare consumers are increasingly turning to the internet to research their care options, and provider and payer websites are among their top choices for information, according to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. Over half of the respondents said they would use a provider or payer website to search for a new doctor.
Meevo offers an all-in-one solution for managing salon and spa employees. From scheduling and time tracking to payroll and promotions, Meevo streamlines operations and supports growth.
CMS will provide $80 million to 60 organizations that train ACA navigators — who help consumers find coverage on the federally funded marketplaces — in the 2022 plan year, up from 30 organizations that received $10 million this year.
The plans, which will be offered by Aetna, are based on Teladoc’s physician care team model, and also includes providers through Aetna’s network and CVS Health services.
Assured Allies, a startup that works with insurance companies to design services to help seniors age in place, recently raised $18.3 million in funding.
IdeaCrew provides a state-based exchange technology solution that aims to make it easier for people to sign up for and retain healthcare coverage. The company works with states that are not using the federal marketplace platform and helps them provide a cost-effective, streamlined exchange to their residents.
There are a number of criteria for selecting the best autism therapy centers. Parents choosing a facility or professionals seeking to improve their offerings should consider certain standards to ensure the right fit.
People with private insurance report poorer access to care, higher costs and lower satisfaction as compared to those with public insurance plans, a new study shows. As the debate over health insurance reform continues, policymakers should consider efforts that expand Medicare and increase protections for those with private insurance.
Health insurers are prohibited from placing unfavorable limits on mental health and substance abuse benefits, and yet, many do. Federal and state regulators are taking aim at these practices and making the enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 a key focus.
A majority of the general public is in support of expanding Medicare — either by opening it up to all Americans or lowering the eligibility age, according to new survey results. But among current Medicare enrollees, nearly half want the program to stay as it is.
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollout, a significant percentage of Americans say they are planning to delay care in 2021 or are unsure about in-person care, a new survey shows. Virtual visit options remain popular with 63% of respondents saying it will be an important factor when deciding where to seek care.
Scheduling software is helpful for wellness business owners in numerous ways. They get everything they need to create appointments, reschedule clients and track cancellations in one platform.
Health Care Service Corporation, the fifth largest commercial insurer in the U.S., will offer Collective Health’s benefit navigation platform to its self-funded customers next year. HCSC also led a $280 million funding round in the company.
The Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Cigna can’t seek a $1.85 billion breakup fee after its failed merger with Anthem, upholding a judge’s decision last year.
The pandemic has highlighted longstanding disparities in how people access mental healthcare. Panelists at MedCity INVEST shared what changes they want to see in the future, and the pandemic's broader effect on mental health.
Insurance technology startup Bright Health has purchased Zipnosis, which provides telehealth services. Though details of the transaction are sparse, the acquisition aims to lower healthcare costs and expand access to quality care.
Insurance startup Bright Health is reportedly planning to raise up to $1 billion in an IPO that will be launched in the second quarter of 2021. The company, which provides several insurance products as well as an IT platform, could be valued at more than $10 billion, Bloomberg reported.