Jeff Lagasse

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More than half of healthcare consumers not fully satisfied with their insurance

Only 45% of healthcare consumers are fully satisfied with their health insurance, new data shows. In a survey of more than 2,800 participants conducted by HealthEdge, an overwhelming 55% of beneficiaries want more from their health plan, including more…

Cigna launches free digital dental screening tool

Cigna is rolling out a new, free tool that will allow up to 16.5 million of its members to check for dental health issues, from cavities to gum disease, by using their smartphones.
The no-cost screenings are powered by SmartScan and aim to encourage pe…

HSCS continuing to expand Medicare Advantage presence, predicts growth

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) intends to offer Medicare plans in 99 additional counties across Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas next year, and is continuing to expand its presence in the Medicare Advantage arena.

Blue Shield of California teams with Amazon, CVS and others on new prescription drug model

Blue Shield of California will be rolling out a new pharmacy care model, teaming with a number of organizations on an initiative designed to lower prescription medication costs to the tune of about $500 million annually once the multi-year strategy is …

About 43K California patients are receiving refunds and billing corrections

Approximately 43,000 former patients of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, serving Santa Clara County in California, will soon receive notice of possible billing corrections and refunds.

Definitive Healthcare acquires Populi for $52 million

Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare commercial intelligence company, has purchased data analytics startup Populi for $52 million in an all-cash transaction. Populi works with healthcare organizations to optimize physician relationships, reduce network …

Amazon Pharmacy aims to make insulin more affordable

In a bid to expand its presence into the retail pharmacy space, Amazon Pharmacy is introducing a coupon system meant to make prescription drugs more affordable for consumers.

Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment has improved

Although more needs to be done, Medicaid fee-for-service has improved throughout the years when it comes to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) being able to access treatment, according to a new study published in JAMA Network.

Medicaid coverage for substance abuse treatment has improved

Although more needs to be done, Medicaid fee-for-service has improved throughout the years when it comes to patients with substance use disorder (SUD) being able to access treatment, according to a new study published in JAMA Network.

CVS Health Foundation awards $6.6 million to improve maternal health

The CVS Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CVS Health, has awarded $6.6 million in grants to remove barriers to maternal health services and expand the doula workforce. It isĀ focusing its awards on three main entities: Massachusetts General Ho…