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| AHIP Blog: Telehealth Can Help Us Combat the Opioid Crisis |
As the opioid crisis devastates the United States, particularly in rural areas, telehealth can play a crucial role in reducing opioid misuse and abuse and to reduce opioid-related deaths.
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| Aflac's New Accident Advantage Coverage Helps Consumers With Expenses Health Insurance Doesn't Cover, Extends Availability Outside Conventional Worksite |
"We're seeing an increased demand for accident coverage from workers not part of the traditional workplace environment who are also impacted by the rising cost of health care, general reductions in employer-provided benefits and changes resulting from health care legislation," said Ms. Wendy Herndon , second vice president of Product Solutions at Aflac
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| Blue Shield of California Helps Reduce Opioid Use Among Its Members by 56 Percent |
“As one of the largest health plans in California, serving 4 million members, we play an important role in helping to curb the course of this devastating public health epidemic. By focusing on evidence-based interventions, working closely with providers, and local and state collaboration, we’ve been able to help members reduce their risk for harm and accidental overdose and death from prescription opioid use," said Dr. Terry Gilliland MD , senior vice president and chief health officer, Blue Shield of California
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| CareFirst and LifeBridge Health Join Forces To Host Innovation Challenge Seeking Digital Healthcare Pioneers |
“Being a champion of innovation and groundbreaking solutions to ongoing healthcare issues is an essential part of the LifeBridge Health mission to provide the best care for our patients and the communities we serve. We are thrilled to be joining with CareFirst in this exciting new endeavor," said Dr. Jonathan Ringo , senior vice president of LifeBridge Health
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| For the eighth straight year AmeriHealth New Jersey is named one of the Best Places to Work in the state |
“For the past 25 years we have prided ourselves on hiring the best talent and providing a great work environment to ensure we are effectively serving our members. This recognition is a reflection of our associates’ unwavering dedication to helping make a positive impact on the people and businesses we serve across the state," said Mr. Michael Munoz , market president of AmeriHealth
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| NBA and Kaiser Permanente host Total Health Forum |
“At this year’s forum, we want to look closely at how adverse childhood experiences — known as ACEs — affect our health, emphasize the importance of resilience, and come together with our partners to make the next generation healthier," said Mr. Bernard J. Tyson , Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
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| Fallon Health names Melissa Randall as its Corporate Communications Manager |
" Ms. Melissa Randall brings exceptional talent and a unique set of skills from her previous work as a broadcast journalist. FCHP is experiencing a period of growth and Melissa is an ideal choice to share our stories and keep our audiences informed," said Ms. Christine Cassidy , Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Fallon Health
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| NextLevel Health Partners, Inc., Earns Quality Accreditation For Medicaid From The National Committee for Quality Assurance |
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| Cognizant Modernizes EmblemHealth Legacy Systems |
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| New York Health Plan Association Announces New Board Officers |
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| Change Healthcare Releases the 9th Annual Industry Pulse Survey |
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| HCEG: Executives, Policymakers & Thought Leaders Address Healthcare Innovation and Disruption |
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