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CMS releases evaluation of Vermont all-payer model, with promising early results
The APM achieved statistically significant Medicare gross spending reductions at both the ACO and state levels.
75% of U.S. adults have now received at least one COVID-19 shot, says CDC
More than 73% of those ages 12 to 18 have received one shot, while 92.4% of those older than 65 have received at least one dose.
CMS provides additional ARP funding to states to promote insurance affordability
States with 1332 reinsurance waivers will have more pass-through funding to implement the waivers.
Centene consolidating Medicare Advantage plan branding under WellCare
Major insurer Centene said Thursday it will consolidate all of its Medicare Advantage brands under its wholly-owned subsidiary, WellCare. Centene acquired WellCare Health Plans in January 2020 for about $17 billion.
Centene said the move will better al…
Arizona investing additional $60 million to support hospital staffing amidst COVID-19 surge
The funding is expected to decrease stress on hospital staff, increase hiring opportunities and decrease the risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Nurses urge HHS to declare the staffing shortage a national crisis
The ANA cited the Delta variant of COVID-19 as a complicating factor that has exacerbated workforce shortage challenges.
CareFirst, Highmark debut labor union health insurance offering
Powered by data analytics, the new offering will pinpoint union members’ need to proactively manage their care.
Aetna, ACES team to launch Institute of Quality for autism care
Aetna has agreed to team up with Autism Comprehensive Educational Services to establish an Institute for Quality targeted toward individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, among other special needs.
Through the new national agreemen…
Idaho hospitals to get staffing boost to avoid crisis standards of care amidst COVID-19 surge
Idaho Governor Brad Little said the real solution to the crisis is more Idahoans choosing to receive COVID-19 vaccine.
Caregivers at three California Tenet Healthcare hospitals approve double-digit pay raises in new contracts
The caregivers had authorized a strike last month to improve staffing, pay, benefits and COVID-19-related health safeguards.
