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Unvaccinated patients cost U.S. health system billions in preventable hospitalizations
In June and July, the U.S. health system spent $2.3 billion on unvaccinated individuals who were hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Uninsurance rates remain fixed during pandemic thanks to public safety nets
Coverage options under the Affordable Care Act helped keep the national uninsurance rate stable despite job losses, according to the Urban Institute.
Janet Woodcock reportedly out of the race for permanent FDA commissioner
Biden has until November 15, when Woodcock’s term as acting commissioner expires, to nominate a permanent head.
Consumers are increasingly turning to their pharmacies for health services, survey says
J.D. Power says the tides are changing in how consumers choose to receive their healthcare.
Former CMMI director rolls out new company focused on rural value-based care
At launch, the company is offering its Extra Access program to seniors in West Tennessee.
More than half of emergency ambulance rides could end with surprise medical bill
Lawmakers are taking steps to prevent patients from receiving surprise medical bills, yet a major contributor to these unexpected expenses, ground ambulances, has yet to be addressed by Congress.
Humana purchases remaining share of Kindred at Home for $5.7B
The payer is buying the remaining interest from TPG Capital and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe in a deal that values Kindred at $8.1 billion.
Cigna members can now tap into mental health services via Ginger app
Interested members can download the Ginger app and provide their insurance information to gain access to the full suite of services.
HHS announces additional staff appointees
The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic.
Molina buys up Cigna’s Medicaid business in Texas for $60M
With this deal, Molina will expand upon its existing services in Texas as a part of its growth strategy.
