Category: Enterprise Tech

Cigna To Expand Obamacare To Three New States And 93 More Counties In 2022

Cigna is expanding its health insurance products into three new states and 93 new counties to sell Obamacare coverage for individuals and families in 2022.

Florida Blue Cross Extends Reach Into Puerto Rico In $900 Million Deal

The parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will buy Puerto Rico’s Triple-S Management in a deal valued at $900 million, the companies said Tuesday.

Cerner Names Google Health Exec David Feinberg As New CEO, As President Donald Trigg Departs

The leadership shakeup comes as the healthcare technology company is grappling with the changing landscape and a push towards big data efforts.

Oscar Health To Expand Obamacare To Three New States In 2022

Oscar Health is expanding its health insurance products into three new states to sell coverage for individuals and families in 2021.

Coming Soon For The Unvaccinated: A $50 Monthly Paycheck Deduction From Your Employer

Employers are beginning to tack on a special surcharge of up to $50 a month for unvaccinated workers, according to the health benefits consultancy Mercer.

Obamacare Helps Cigna Weather Pandemic

Cigna made $1.5 billion in the second quarter as enrollment in the health insurer’s individual business under the Affordable Care Act grew about 25% over last year.

Delaware Latest To Lift Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners During Pandemic

Delaware is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Poll: Unvaccinated Fear Vaccine More Than Covid And Delta Variant

Unvaccinated Americans fear the Covid-19 vaccine more than the deadly Coronavirus itself and its rapidly spreading Delta variant, a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows.

Biden’s Special Obamacare Sign-Up A Pandemic Boost To Health Insurers

Health insurance companies continue to have one of their best years selling individual plans under the Affordable Care Act thanks to the Biden administration’s special open enrollment period.

Humana Profits On Medicare Growth Despite Covid ‘Uncertainties’

Humana profits eclipsed $700 million on strong Medicare Advantage enrollment while navigating the uncertain Covid-19 pandemic.