Louisiana Medicaid plan launches telehealth effort
Healthy Blue of Louisiana plans to provide its members with access to medical and behavioral healthcare via telehealth.
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Diana Manos
Diana Manos
Freelance technology writer
Humana, Validic partner to boost wellness, use of wearable for members
Humana is entering a partnership with platform and health data solutions provider Validic that will boost connectivity between members’ tech devices and the health plan.
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Diana Manos
Health plans use digital and AI strategies to tackle mental health issues
More health plans are turning to technology-driven methods to address the growing mental health needs of their members.
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Diana Manos
Facing heavy pressure from industry, HHS rescinds health plan identifier
The Department of Health and Human Services has eliminated the need for health plans to use a standard unique health plan identifier, effective December 27.
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Diana Manos
Employers to shift to ACOs, build IT platforms to aid worker health
More companies increasingly will drop relationships with payers and instead contract directly with providers through accountable care organizations.
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Diana Manos
Benefits Think HCSC telehealth program saves employers $15 million
Report shows growing acceptance of the service by employees, who cite its low cost and time savings.
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Diana Manos
California Blues embrace digital therapeutics platform
Blue Shield of California and Solera Health have teamed up to offer a new free digital therapeutics program to members.
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Diana Manos