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Family Health Premiums Surpass $20K, Kaiser Report Says
Premiums surpassed $20,0000 for the average family with employer health insurance coverage, according to the annual Kaiser Family Foundation employee health benefits survey.
Despite Exemptions, Medical Device Makers Wary Of Trump’s Trade War
The medical device industry remains worried about the ongoing impact of Donald Trump’s trade war with China despite recent U. S. Trade Representative decisions to exempt products from tariffs on China.
Once Again, Medical Technology Industry Pushes To Derail The Device Tax
Again, the medical technology industry is pushing for a permanent end to a medical device tax they’ve worked with Congress to shelve for almost five years now.
Report: Medical Technology Sales Soar But R&D Fails To Link Patients
Consulting firm EY’s report on the medical technology industry shows revenue growth of 7% last year to a record $407 billion, but investment in research and development still falls short of what companies give back to their shareholders.
Walgreens To Test Drone Delivery With Alphabet’s Wing
Walgreens is partnering with Alphabet’s Wing to test “store to door” delivery of products via drone.
Cigna, Too, Will Expand Obamacare Coverage To More States In 2020
Cigna is the latest health insurer to announce plans to expand individual coverage to more markets across the U. S. under the Affordable Care Act, saying such Obamacare plans will be available in 19 markets across 10 states in 2020.
Anthem Aside, Blue Cross Obamacare Participation Steady
Aside from Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans have been largely consistent in selling individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act for the last five years, according to a new market analysis tool from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Oscar Health Hires Uber Exec Ahead Of Obamacare Expansion
Oscar Health has hired former Uber executive Meghan Joyce as chief operating officer as the company escalates marketing and prepares to expand its Obamacare business and enter private Medicare Advantage.
Walmart’s First Healthcare Services ‘Super Center’ Opens
The first “Walmart Health” center opened Friday in Georgia, as a health facility offering more services than the 19 “Care Clinics” urgent care health centers Walmart has already operated elsewhere.
In 2020, Employer Health Costs To Double Inflation Yet Again
Employer healthcare costs in the U. S. are rising 6.5% in 2020 or nearly double the rate of general inflation for yet another year, Aon data shows.
