Archives for August 2015
Google is now Alphabet, and that spells big things for healthcare11 Aug 2015
If you’re searching for reasons why Google has renamed itself Alphabet, here’s one: It positions the tech company to expand... Continue Reading
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August 11, 2015-The CIO of Health Insurer Reinvents Himself and IT11 Aug 2015
Tuesday August 11, 2015 Home | Subscribe Payer Advisory Weekly Top Stories Google is now Alphabet, and that spells big... Continue Reading
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Why Aetna’s CEO is confident that regulators will allow the Humana deal06 Aug 2015
About a month ago now, Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna Inc. announced its proposed acquisition of Louisville-based Humana Inc. in a $37 billion deal. Since then,... Continue Reading
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Anthem Names Dr. Craig Samitt as Chief Clinical Officer06 Aug 2015
Anthem, Inc. today announced that Craig Samitt, MD, MBA will join the company as Chief Clinical Officer, effective September 21, 2015. In this... Continue Reading
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Blue Cross Blue Shield will cut 450 plus jobs over 4 years06 Aug 2015
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is disposing of 450 occupations inside of its data innovation division throughout the following quite a... Continue Reading
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NY health exchange says 2.1 million enrolled for coverage06 Aug 2015
New York’s health exchange reports connecting 2.1 million residents to health coverage following its second open enrollment period, including 89... Continue Reading
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Preventive health services up sharply in Kentucky06 Aug 2015
The number of Kentuckians receiving preventive health services has risen dramatically since Medicaid expansion took effect in late 2013, new... Continue Reading
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Mergers preface new era in health care marketplace06 Aug 2015
It has been over 30 years since Paul Starr won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Social Transformation of American Medicine.”... Continue Reading
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Five private sector interoperability initiatives to watch06 Aug 2015
The torch is being passed. And it’s burning brighter than ever. From the instant that the American Recovery and Reinvestment... Continue Reading
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Optum centers of excellence program expands access to Mayo Clinic services06 Aug 2015
Optum and Mayo Clinic announced that health plans and employers participating in Optum’s leading Centers of Excellence (COE) program now... Continue Reading
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