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| AHIP Blog: The Collateral Costs of Addiction |
"More than 115 people in the United States die every day from overdosing on opioids. Prescription opioid misuse in the United States accounts for $78.5 billion a year in costs related to health care, lost productivity, and crime. About 21 percent to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them and between 8 percent and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder."
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Highlights Commitment to Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, and Empathy with HUBweek Programming |
"During HUBweek, we want to encourage members of the greater Boston community – from start-ups, to nonprofits, to companies, to individuals – to play an important part in shaping the health ecosystem of the future. BCBSMA is dedicated to reinventing health care and we know we cannot do it alone. By continuously bringing together a wide variety of diverse partners to collaborate and co-create, we can positively impact health within our own community," said Ms. Kathy Klingler , Blue Cross' chief marketing officer
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| Capital BlueCross Offers Free Virtual Care for Hurricane-impacted Members in Florida |
With Hurricane Michael targeting the Florida Panhandle, Capital BlueCross is ensuring its affected members have access to medical and mental healthcare before, during, and after the dangerous storm.
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| CVS Health Acquisition of Aetna Moving Forward on Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice |
"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the DOJ that maintains the strategic benefits and value creation potential of our combination with Aetna . We are now working to complete the remaining state reviews," said Larry J. Merlo , President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS
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| Quartz Expands Its Health Insurance Services to Employers in Northern Illinois |
“This unique partnership between a health plan and health care provider delivers a win-win for employers and employees alike. Employees enjoy integrated primary care, preventive and wellness care to help them live life to the fullest, while employers can protect their valuable human resources in a cost-effective manner," said Mr. Terry R. Bolz , President and CEO of Quartz Health Solutions, Inc.
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| Tufts Health Plan Medicare Plans Earn 5 Stars from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for Fourth Straight Year |
"It is extremely difficult to receive the 5 Star rating for one year, let alone four. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our employees and the provider community for their commitment to our members. They work hard every day to provide the highest levels of service and care to help our members live better, healthier lives," said Ms. Patty Blake , president of Senior Products at Point32Health
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| WellCare Achieves Year-Over-Year Improvements in Latest Medicare Star Ratings |
"We're pleased with our most recent CMS Medicare Star Ratings, which reflect the company's strongest performance to date. WellCare Medicare Star Ratings, which reflect the company's strongest performance to date," said Mr. Kenneth A. Burdick JD , WellCare's chief executive officer
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| Humana Tennessee Medicare Advantage HMO Achieves Highest Medicare Stars Quality Rating |
“We are very honored to receive this recognition from CMS , and especially thankful to the more than 125,000 Medicare Advantage members in Tennessee who have placed their trust in us. We’re also grateful to the physicians who partner with us and our 600 employees across Tennessee who work tirelessly so that we can help our members achieve their best health and quality of life," said Mr. Douglas E. Haaland , President, Humana
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| Excellus BlueCross: The community is safer when everyone gets the flu vaccine |
“We can stomp out the flu, or limit its opportunity to spread, if everyone gets the flu vaccine. Your decision to skip the flu vaccine this year could result in you being a person who spreads the virus. For young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems, the flu virus can be deadly," said Mr. Martin R. Lustick MD , senior VP and chief medical officer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
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| Unum finds U.S. workers stressed about cost of dental care |
“Dental insurance plans typically cover preventive care costs and significantly reduce the cost of other dental procedures, making oral health much more affordable. We also find that employees with dental insurance are more likely to use their dental benefits and seek preventive care, which can prevent bigger health issues down the road," said Ms. Amy Marko , SVP of dental and vision products for Unum
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| UnitedHealthcare Expands Fitness Program to Medicare Advantage Plans in California |
“We know that our health and well-being are closely connected not just to the care we receive from our doctors but also to the way we live our lives. With Renew Active, we hope to make it easier, more convenient and more affordable for people in California to stay active, both physically and mentally," said Mr. Greg Wright , CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in Southern California
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| CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. Achieves Highest Medicare Quality Rating |
"Keeping our members healthy is at the heart of all that we do, and we’re honored and proud to have that work recognized by CMS . We’re especially grateful to our more than 117,000 members in Florida, to the caring physicians who partner with us to offer high quality medical care to our members, and to our 900-plus employees who work tirelessly to offer the best possible customer experience for our members," said Bruno Piquin , Regional President, CarePlus
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| Humana Received 5-Star Quality Ratings for Two Medicare Contracts Reflecting the Company’s Focus on Quality in both Member Experience and Clinical Outcomes |
“The continued improvement in Humana ’s star quality ratings and the achievement of two 5-star contracts is a reflection of Humana’s unwavering commitment to drive quality and improved clinical outcomes for those we serve. Quality is at the forefront of everything we do and we are pleased that this steadfast commitment throughout the organization is reflected in our star ratings," said Alan Wheatley , President, Retail Segment at Humana
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| CVS Health Provides Update to Board and Management Roles Upon Closing of Aetna Acquisition |
“With knowledge of our business and of all aspects of the financial function of a multi-faceted organization, Ms. Eva Boratto will play a vital role in both our integration work and in our efforts to drive needed change in our health care system to deliver both near and long-term value for our shareholders," said Larry J. Merlo
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| Cotiviti Expands Its Risk Adjustment Solution Suite with New Prospective Capabilities |
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| Quest Diagnostics Completes Acquisition of Provant Health, Extending Health and Wellness Services |
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| Surescripts Drives Significant Growth in Health Information Exchange |
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