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Anthem Profits Up As Insurer Adds 1.4 Million New Members
Anthem’s membership grew by more than 1 million thanks to a big increase in enrollment in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans.
Abbott Profits Triple As Over-the-counter Covid-19 Tests Hit Drugstore Shelves
Abbott Laboratories launched several diagnostic tests for Covid-19 this week in Walmarts, Walgreens and CVS drugstores.
UnitedHealth’s Optum To Broaden Telehealth Offerings In All 50 States
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum healthcare services unit has launched a virtual care business that is expanding telehealth across the U.S.
UnitedHealth Group Profits Jump As Insurer Adds 1 Million New Members
UnitedHealth Group’s membership grew by more than 1 million in its health plans buoyed by a large increase in seniors signing up for privatized Medicare Advantage.
Walgreens Expands Covid-19 Vaccines To 49 States
Walgreens has expanded its Covid-19 vaccination efforts to more than 7,000 stores in 49 states, Washington D. C. and Puerto Rico.
Walgreens-Backed VillageMD Could Be Latest Primary Care IPO
VillageMD is considering an initial public offering in what could be the latest primary care provider to become publicly-traded to boost its expansion efforts.
UnitedHealth Group Taps New Head Of Health Insurance Business
UnitedHealth Group Wednesday elevated an insider to lead its $200 billion UnitedHealthcare health insurance business, which is the nation’s largest.
CVS Expands Covid-19 Vaccinations To Pharmacies In 44 States
CVS Health said it will expand its Covid-19 vaccination efforts to nearly 2,000 U. S. drugstores in 44 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D. C.
As New CEO Takes Helm, Walgreens Profits Rise Amid Vaccine Rollout
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported $1 billion in quarterly profits, beating Wall Street’s earnings expectations during a major rollout of vaccines against Covid-19 at its drugstores.
Poll: U.S. Enthusiasm Rises For Covid-19 Vaccines Except Among Republicans
More than 60% of Americans are “enthusiastic” about getting vaccinated against Covid-19 though Republicans are for more hesitant, a new poll shows.
