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Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic lead pro-COVID-19 vaccine coalition 

The Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic are leading a coalition of 60 hospitals and healthcare institutions in a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Livongo founder says the time for ‘piloting’ is over

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HHS reminds providers that COVID-19 vaccines must remain free for all Americans

In response to reports that some providers have been charging patients for vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General is reiterating that any COVID-19 vaccines should be administered free of charge to recipie…

Hospital merger and acquisition activity will remain robust throughout the year, Moody’s finds

Hospitals, health systems and providers, both for-profit and nonprofit, are expected to see continued robust merger and acquisition activity throughout the year, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service.

Derek Chauvin conviction prompts HHS vow to tackle racism as a serious public health threat

Earlier this month, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky declared racism to be a serious public health threat.

Cigna, Oscar plan to expand affordable coverage for small businesses in Connecticut

Major health insurer Cigna will be teaming with insurance company Oscar to offer small business health insurance to Connecticut employers later this year, in a new offering called Cigna + Oscar that will come into effect on July 1. 

Blue Shield of California’s Wellvolution debuts new features for type 2 diabetes

Blue Shield of California is enhancing its Wellvolution program by adding two new services that provide personalized care and nutrition support for members living with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes. 
Wellvolution is a digital lifestyle medicine and he…

Cigna launches COVID-19 vaccine transportation for Medicare Advantage members

In an effort to help older Americans get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Cigna is providing transportation to and from vaccine sites at no extra cost to customers in most of its Medicare Advantage plans across the U.S.
Cigna is working with its Medicar…

How one health system moved 85% of its services to telehealth

Training and teamwork were key, said New Jersey’s Preferred Behavioral Health Group, which has made good use of a $420,000 FCC grant.

Optum now offering virtual care nationwide, execs say

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