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Amazon Care Plans Big U.S. Virtual And In-Person Health Services Expansion
Amazon Care is expanding in-person healthcare services to more than 20 new U.S. cities in 2022.
Centene Reports $599 Million Profit On Medicaid And Medicare Growth
Centene reported $600 million in fourth quarter profit as membership grew by more than 1 million thanks to a big increase in enrollment in its Medicaid plans.
Cigna Reports $1 Billion Profit On Strong Evernorth Pharmacy Performance
Cigna reported $1.1 billion net income for the fourth quarter of last year aided by the company’s Evernorth health services business which manages pharmacy benefits.
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Most Employers Implemented Covid Vaccine Mandates
A new Mercer poll shows 44% of employers “currently have a vaccine mandate in place for employees working onsite and 6% are planning to implement one, with another 9% still considering it.”
Humana To Invest $1 Billion In Medicare Advantage Business After Enrollment Comes Up Short
Humana said it will invest $1 billion in its Medicare Advantage business following a disclosure the health insurer would add fewer seniors to such plans than expected for 2022.
City Of Hope To Broaden Research And Care Nationally With Close Of Cancer Treatment Centers Deal
City Of Hope is looking to expand its “research, innovation and specialized cancer care” to more patients nationally now that its $390 million purchase of Cancer Treatment Centers of America acquisition has closed.
Florida Blue Cross Taps Puerto Rico Market And Beyond With Deal’s Close
The parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has completed its $900 million purchase of Puerto Rico’s Triple-S Management, broadening its reach into several new markets.
Lyft Expands Enhanced Healthcare Pickup ‘Assistance’ Service
Lyft is expanding a new service for riders who need more “physical assistance” for their doctor’s office visits and other healthcare appointments
Obamacare Provider Oscar Health Says Revenue To Top $6 Billion On Record Enrollment
Oscar Health said its 2022 enrollment will top one million members and the company will reap more than $6.1 billion in premium revenue but last year losses will exceed a half billion dollars.
Obamacare Enrollment Hits Record 14.5 Million, Including 5.8 Million Newly Insured
A record 14.5 million Americans have purchased individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare for this year.
