Author's posts
CDC revises guidance on COVID-19 isolation, testing
The guidance around COVID-19 continues to evolve, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now saying that isolation is no longer necessary for a person exposed to someone with the coronavirus. This applies to anyone, whether vaccinated or not.
GoHealth lays off 20% of workforce after poor second quarter
Health insurance broker GoHealth has laid off 20% of its workforce after a rough financial quarter, in which the company’s net loss increased nearly six-fold.
UnitedHealthcare announces $11M in grants to expand access to care, address SDOH
UnitedHealth Group subsidiary UnitedHealthcare is donating $11 million in grants through its Empowering Health program across 11 states to expand access to care and address the social determinants of health, focusing on uninsured people in underserved …
FDA authorizes EUA for monkeypox vaccine to increase supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the JYNNEOS vaccine, allowing healthcare providers to use the vaccine by intradermal injection for those 18 and older who are at high risk for monkeypox infection.
This…
Cerner will pay $1.8 million in racial discrimination case
Cerner has agreed to pay $1.8 million in back pay and interest after the U.S. Department of Labor claimed the healthcare and information technology company discriminated against hiring Black and Asian applicants from 2015 to 2019.
Just 3% gained ACA plans after leaving Medicaid, CHIP
A meager 3% of Americans obtained health coverage through the Affordable Care Act exchange within one year of leaving Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, according to new findings published by the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access C…
Clover Health co-founder Andrew Toy to take reigns as CEO in 2023
Clover Health co-founder and President Andrew Toy will take the reins as CEO of the insurtech company when current CEO Vivek Garipalli transitions out of the role at the end of the year. Garipalli will stay on with the company as its executive chairper…
Bridging Medicaid, WIC programs could improve maternal health
An effective way to close care gaps would be to foster better coordination between Medicaid and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), according to a new survey from health tech company Pacity Health.
The resu…
SCAN Health Plan expanding Medicare Advantage offerings into Texas
SCAN Health Plan will be expanding its Medicare Advantage coverage into Texas beginning in 2023, marking it as the latest insurer to increase its foothold in the MA space.
The company is also planning a further expansion in Nevada. Pending regulatory a…
Amwell to power CVS Health’s virtual care offering
CVS Health and telehealth outfit Amwell have joined together to unveil the former’s virtual primary care service, signaling the retail drugstore chain’s next steps in establishing a stronger online presence.
