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Anthem, Walmart Partner On Senior Access To OTC Medicines

Anthem is launching a program with Walmart to boost access to over-the-counter medications to seniors in its Medicare Advantage plans.

Google Bets $375M On Medicare Advantage With Oscar Health Investment

Google-parent Alphabet plans to invest $375 million into Oscar Health to help the insurer expand into the Medicare Advantage business.

To Keep You Healthy, Health Insurers May Soon Pay Your Rent

Health insurers Anthem, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group are investing in housing, mental health counseling and even food to address “social determinants of health.”

Ample Partners For Rite Aid After End To Albertsons Deal

Rite Aid has ample opportunities to partner with health insurers and grow its EnvisionRx PBM into new Medicare Part D markets following the decision to end its merger with Albertsons.

As States Ease Hurdles To Physician Assistants, Salaries Eclipse $100K

Physician Assistant salaries rose nearly 3% to $105,000 last year from $102,000 in 2016 as states lift restrictions, The American Academy of PAs says.

Humana’s Clinic Strategy Goes Beyond Walgreens And Walmart

Humana’s partnerships with retailers Walgreens and Walmart open a window into the future retail strategy of health insurance companies.

Humana: Walgreens Clinic Partnership Won’t Prevent Walmart Deal

Humana’s partnership to develop clinics inside Walgreens pharmacies won’t prevent the insurer from expanding its partnership with Walmart, the insurer’s CEO says.

Wellcare Sees Multi-State Growth For Its Meridian PBM

Wellcare Health Plans it plans to use its acquisition of new Meridian health plans and PBM as a platform for multi-state growth in managing Medicaid and Medicare health and drug benefits.

Centene And Hospital Giant Ascension To Launch Medicare Advantage Plan

Health insurer Centene and Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit hospital system, announced plans to form a Medicare Advantage plan to begin operating in 2020.

As Trump Attacks, Insurers Boost Obamacare Marketing

Health insurers are increasing budgets for marketing and expansions for Obamacare coverage amid attacks on the Affordable Care Act by the Trump administration.