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Bright Health Plan to expand into new markets in 2021
It will expand access to its Medicare Advantage, individual and family plan products, as well as add fully-insured small business plans.
Hospitals to get direct shipments of COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir through HHS secured supply
The over 500,000 treatment courses will be made available for hospitals based on hospitalization and inpatient data.
Health systems need to change how they look at waste to reduce costs, expert says
Waste can be found in any healthcare system process and asking the right questions can help to eliminate it.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation gives $1M to support telehealth
The Community Care Cooperative is raising $5 million to provide telehealth capabilities to local health centers.
Cigna and Oscar launching health plan to appeal to small businesses struggling through COVID-19
Over half of small business decision-makers said they may change their insurance plans going into 2021, according to a survey by the companies.
Hospital staffing shortages face new competition from Amazon, Apple and other disruptors
Becoming the employer of choice means facing the challenge of creating an exceptional employee experience.
Health Partners adds Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania to network
Health leaders need to address disparities in communities of color
Partnerships with communities can help minimize care gaps, says Dr. Garth Graham of CVS.
CMS proposes value-based purchasing rule to lower drug prices and increase availability
It will be up to health plans and manufacturers to create the VBP arrangements.
Home-based organizations need to take on more value-based care, says Dr. Mark McClellan
As the number of COVID-19 cases is still increasing, the country is not where it needs to be to safely reopen, he says.
