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CEO Leaving Big Blue Cross Plan Health Care Service Corp.

Paula Steiner, who has led Health Care Service Corp. since 2016, is departing the operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in five states: Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Montana.

Unlocking Solutions to America’s Healthcare Crisis

The problem of access to healthcare is complex, but there is one key that could unlock a host of solutions to our current healthcare crisis and lead to a true transformation of the healthcare system here in the United States.

Eargo: The Smart Hearing Aid Solution To Beat

Analyst Mark N. Vena takes a closer look at hearing aid company Eargo’s product and market strategy.

America’s Dirtiest Beaches: Here Is The Poop

A new report revealed that over half of the 4,523 beaches tested in 2018 “had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination on at least a day.”

Menopause Unveils Itself As The Next Big Opportunity In Femtech

By 2025, there will be over 1 billion women experiencing menopause in the world, which will be 12% of the entire world population of 8 billion. Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats, are experienced by approximately 75% of th…

Anthem Says IngenioRx PBM Already Landing New Business

Anthem said its new PBM IngenioRx is landing new clients outside of just the health plans it owns and its 2020 rollout is ahead of expectations.

The Link Between Burnout And Physician Hierarchy

The traditional culture of medicine has a well-recognized but seldom-discussed hierarchy.

CVS Health Launches Social Determinants Provider Network

CVS Health is launching a platform to address social determinants of health as insurers roll out strategies to move into their communities and beyond the doctor’s office to reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Bright Health To Expand Medicare Advantage To Six More States in 2020

Bright Health is the latest health insurer to announce plans to sell private Medicare Advantage plans in several new markets, hoping seniors flock to such coverage following federal rule changes that allow plans to offer more benefits.

Your Posture Is Awful. Here’s How To Fix It.

Poor posture is not just common in office workers, but can lead to significant health issues. Jono Bacon, a leading community and collaboration strategy consultant and author, provides pragmatic recommendations for identifying and fixing poor posture.