Category: Healthcare Finance News

CVS Health Foundation awards $6.6 million to improve maternal health

The CVS Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CVS Health, has awarded $6.6 million in grants to remove barriers to maternal health services and expand the doula workforce. It is focusing its awards on three main entities: Massachusetts General Ho…

HCA sends notice to patients informing them of data breach

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare has sent letters to certain patients affected by a data security incident that took place on or around July 5, and continues to mail out notification letters on a “rolling basis,” according to states of residence.

CDC reports uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths

The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker.

Cleveland Clinic doubling nurse scholars through $12M donation

In a bid to bolster the healthcare workforce and promote diversity, Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double its number of nurse scholars, beginning this fall.
All programs within the ASPIRE ini…

Blues plan joins 12 health systems to address racial inequality in Philadelphia

In an effort to target 15 medical tests that may prevent racial and ethnic minorities from receiving needed care, Independence Blue Cross is partnering with 12 major health systems in the Philadelphia area to remove race adjustments from the tests.

Cigna partners with Virgin Pulse for AI health platform 

Cigna is partnering with Virgin Pulse for an AI-powered platform to empower consumers to take control of their mental, physical and social health through better choices and setting achievable goals. 
Cigna members can set personal health goals, track d…

HHS awards $100 million to grow the nursing workforce

The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding more than $100 million to train nurses to grow the workforce.
The investments will address the increasing demand for registered nurs…

Medicare Advantage enrollees struggle to comprehend their plans

While 71% of Medicare Advantage enrollees are generally happy with their health plan, many are confused by the features of their plan and feel they’re either being overbilled or are struggling with prior authorization practices, according to a new surv…

Medicare Advantage insurers to collect $12.8 billion in federal bonus payments

Federal spending on bonus payments to insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans will reach at least $12.8 billion in 2023, according to

Walgreens and VillageMD open full-service primary care in Chicago

Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD are opening the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
The practice’s physicians, advanced practice providers and pharmacists are supported th…