The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has released data showing evidence that women of color are at higher risk of pregnancy-related complications, regardless of having commercial health insurance or Medicaid.  Instead, the numbers indicate U.S. maternal health disparities are likely the result of broader health system and societal challenges, including underlying chronic conditions, racial inequities, […]

Centene has settled with Texas for $165 million to resolve claims of Medicaid fraud by the Texas attorney general. Centene made no admission of liability, and maintained that its business practices were lawful. 

Technologists writing in the journal Nature have created a digital “mask,” dubbed the DM, which they say offers a pragmatic approach to safeguarding patient privacy in electronic health records and during virtual healthcare visits. There appear to be clinical benefits to the DM as well.

AssureCare and QliqSOFT reps explain deeper innovation in core technology platforms.

CVS Health has been working toward the goal of reducing suicide attempts by Aetna members by 20% by 2025, and today announced progress toward that end, seeing a 15.7% reduction in suicide attempts among Aetna members through March 2022 compared to 2019 baselines.

Employer health company Transcarent is rolling out an integrated pharmacy benefit offering designed to establish a new model for drug affordability and access, with transparency being a top-of-mind goal. The offering promises easy-to-understand price transparency, 24/7 clinical support and care guidance in an attempt to address what the company calls a “complex, confusing, and costly […]

The in-person conference sparks energy and growth partnerships, according to exhibitors DeliverHealth, Consensus and Arcadia.

The AHA and American Medical Association have moved to dismiss their challenge to the federal government’s September 2021 interim final rule governing the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution process.  

Walgreens Boots Alliance is speeding up its plans for full ownership of Shields Health Solutions, and has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 30% stake for about $137 billion.

The Medicare program, which provides health insurance coverage to 64 million elderly and disabled Americans, faces serious short- and long-term financial pressures.