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Optum exec selected as new Included Health CFO
Optum executive Mark Flakne has been tapped to serve as the new chief financial officer for Included Health, which offers virtual and in-person primary care, as well as urgent and mental healthcare.
Many workers lack employer-sponsored SUD benefits
More than a third of the American workforce experiences personal or family problems linked to substance abuse, and more than half think it’s important for employers to provide coverage that addresses substance issues. But according to a new survey from…
Bloomberg donates $600 million to historically Black medical schools
In a move to improve racial wealth equity, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a new $600 million gift this week to help bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, …
Bloomberg donates $600 million to historically Black medical schools
In a move to improve racial wealth equity, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a new $600 million gift this week to help bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, …
Hospital, health system leaders address continued cost pressures
Health systems are making swift changes to regain footing in 2024 as industry challenges made things difficult last year, and according to an analysis by healthcare technology company Q-Centrix, one area of focus is clinical data, which can be harnesse…
Johns Hopkins’ AI initiative to address NSA compliance
Johns Hopkins Health Plans is wading further into the artificial intelligence waters with a partnership meant to ensure member compliance with the No Surprises Act.
How about – suggested lede – Johns Hopkins Health Plans is initiating an artificial int…
Johns Hopkins’ AI initiative to address NSA compliance
Johns Hopkins Health Plans is wading further into the artificial intelligence waters with a partnership meant to ensure member compliance with the No Surprises Act.
How about – suggested lede – Johns Hopkins Health Plans is initiating an artificial int…
Cigna selects grant recipients for youth mental health program
The Cigna Group Foundation, Cigna’s philanthropic arm, has selected the first round of grant recipients for a new initiative to support youth mental health.
As part of this grant program, The Cigna Group Foundation has allocated $9 million to nonprofi…
Aetna President Brian Kane out as CVS Q2 results again show lower earnings outlook
In an earnings report released Wednesday, CVS Health dropped the news that Brian Kane, president of CVS subsidiary Aetna, will be departing the company, with CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch overseeing day-to-day operations of the health benefits segment alo…
Clover Health ups guidance after $7.2 million in Q2 income
Physician enablement technology company and Medicare Advantage insurer Clover Health reported its first-ever quarterly earnings as a public company, posting net income of $7.2 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $36.2 million.
Both are year-over-year imp…
