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Centene’s ‘Insatiable Appetite’ For Deals Remains After WellCare Purchase
Health insurer Centene will be on the lookout for potential acquisitions after integrating its biggest-ever purchase in WellCare Health Plans.
Centene CEO: We’re Now A $100 Billion-Plus Enterprise
Health insurer Centene said the addition of WellCare Health Plans means the company now serves “1 in every 15 Americans” as a national provider of government-sponsored healthcare including Obamacare.
Nurse Practitioner Ranks Soar, Fueling Need For More RNs
The record number of nurse practitioners has reduced the size of the registered nurse workforce by 80,000, putting pressure on hospitals and policymakers to come up with ways to fill the RN void, according to a new study.
Humana And Welsh Carson To Spend $600M On Medicare Clinics
Humana and private equity giant Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe are launching a $600 million joint venture to develop primary care centers to treat seniors insured by private Medicare Advantage plans.
Bernie’s Medicare For All Faces Big Test Monday Night In Iowa
The single payer version of Medicare for All faces a big test Monday night at the Iowa caucuses when Democratic voters in the Hawkeye State meet to consider policy positions and who they’ll nominate for President.
Walgreens Primary Care Partner VillageMD Gobbling More Doctor Practices
Fast-growing VillageMd said it is acquiring an Arizona primary care practice for an undisclosed sum as the privately held venture expands into new markets across the U. S.Chicago-based VillageMD, which includes Walgreens Boots Alliance as a partner in …
Walgreens CEO To Shareholders: We’re Saving To Invest In Growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance top executive told shareholders the company’s cost management plan is freeing up money to invest in myriad partnerships and growth for the future.
Suicide Rate Boosts Health Insurer Efforts To Curb Loneliness
The high U. S. suicide rate could embolden health insurer efforts to curb loneliness and address other social determinants that can lead to poor health outcomes and illnesses.
Anthem Sees Big 2020 Medicare And Medicaid Growth
Anthem added 1.1 million health plan members last year and is projecting another big year led by new enrollment in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans that will bring in another one million new health plan members.
Lyft Signs Ride Share Deal With The Big Health System CommonSpirit
The ride-sharing company Lyft has signed a deal with the large national health system CommonSpirit Health and a logistics company that manages emergency medical transportation in the escalating battle with rival Uber to tap the growing business of tran…
