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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Access to Mental Healthcare for Children with Addition of InStride Health to Network

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut’s (Anthem) ongoing work to expand access to mental healthcare in the state, Anthem recently welcomed InStride Health, a specialty pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its care provider network.

Key Points: 
  • As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut’s (Anthem) ongoing work to expand access to mental healthcare in the state, Anthem recently welcomed InStride Health, a specialty pediatric anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment provider, to its care provider network.
  • “At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we’re committed to a whole-health approach to our members’ care.
  • That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome InStride Health to Anthem’s expansive network in Connecticut,” said Lou Gianquinto, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut.
  • “We also understand the unique healthcare landscape of Connecticut and are committed to meeting the specific needs of the community.

Lucid Diagnostics Closes Series B / B-1 Preferred Stock Offering and Appoints Healthcare Industry Veteran Dennis Matheis to Board of Directors

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD) ("Lucid" or the "Company") a commercial-stage, cancer prevention medical diagnostics company, and majority-owned subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM), today announced the Company has closed a Series B-1 Preferred Stock offering led by one of the Company's long-time institutional investors, with gross proceeds of $11.6 million, bringing the total Series B / B-1 gross proceeds to $29.8 million. The offering provides the Company with significant working capital to execute its business plan as it approaches critical reimbursement milestones. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has appointed healthcare industry veteran Dennis Matheis to serve as a Director, effective May 6, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has appointed healthcare industry veteran Dennis Matheis to serve as a Director, effective May 6, 2024.
  • We are extremely fortunate that Dennis Matheis, a leading industry figure, has agreed to join the Lucid team."
  • Previously, in March 2024, the Company closed on $18.6 million in gross proceeds from a Series B Preferred Stock offering on comparable terms.
  • With this Series B-1 closing, Lucid has now completed its approximately $30 million, Board-approved Series B Preferred Stock offering.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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TOLEDO, Ohio, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, the SASI revealed that 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

Key Points: 
  • To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
  • In partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Shatterproof will better the lives of people in recovery, people who use drugs, and people seeking treatment for substance use disorders."
  • "Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Angela Abeniam, health equity director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio.
  • The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

Blue Shield of California Named Among the Best Managed Companies in the United States for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fifth straight year. This is Blue Shield's second year as a Gold Standard winner. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for the fifth straight year.
  • Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams.
  • "Earning this distinction for the fifth time is a significant achievement for us," said Mike Stuart, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Blue Shield of California.
  • As a 2024 honoree, Blue Shield of California joins hundreds of private companies from more than 44 countries that have competed as part of a rigorous and independent process.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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BRONX, N.Y., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

Key Points: 
  • To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
  • In partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, Shatterproof will better the lives of people in recovery, people who use drugs, and people seeking treatment for substance use disorders."
  • "At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we recognize the impact that long standing health and social inequities have had on communities of color," said Dr. Mark Levy, President and CEO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HP.
  • The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Data Equity

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To reduce inequities in the U.S. health system, the Data Equity Coalition is calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.

Key Points: 
  • "Data standardization is crucial to advancing health equity and creating a better system of health—one centered on trust," said Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO, Kim Keck.
  • Data disaggregation allows us to detect differences, if they exist, between and within populations, and to design policies and programs that can help eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity."
  • More equitable data is key to addressing the health care system's persistent inequities—especially as it relates to mental health care access for members of underserved communities."
  • "The National LGBTQ Task Force urges the expansion and improvement of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics data collection to improve health equity.

L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Celebrate New Community Resource Center in West Los Angeles, Highlight Five-Year Partnership Milestone

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan today held a grand opening ceremony for their Community Resource Center (CRC) in West Los Angeles (West L.A.) at 11173 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • The new Center, which opened in October 2023, provides customized programs and services for local residents, based on population needs and health issues.
  • The West L.A. Center is one of four that will hold grand openings this year.
  • By year's end, the two health plans will complete the opening of 14 Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County.
  • "Blue Shield Promise is committed to offering local health and social services that positively impact the health and well-being of our neighbors, members, and surrounding West L.A. communities," said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Announces Chris Boles as Vice President of Medicare, Melissa Flicek as Chief Information Officer

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024
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Chris Boles has joined the organization as vice president of Medicare and Individual segments, while Melissa Flicek will serve as chief information officer.

Key Points: 
  • Chris Boles has joined the organization as vice president of Medicare and Individual segments, while Melissa Flicek will serve as chief information officer.
  • “Chris Boles and Melissa Flicek both bring impressive experience and proven results from their respective fields,” said Dana Erickson, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
  • Boles has held multiple leadership roles at Elevance Health, including vice president of Group Retiree Solutions and regional vice president of Medicare Blue Alliances.
  • Melissa Flicek – Vice President, Chief Information Officer
    Flicek has more than 20 years of experience in leading technology development and business transformation strategies.

Sharecare teams up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Jump Shot for Health initiative to support Georgia Title 1 schools

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia jointly announced today an initiative to reward State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) members for engaging in healthy behaviors and support two Georgia Title 1 schools1 in the process. 

Key Points: 
  • Initiative made possible by community partners Sharecare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – Georgia, CVS Caremark, Atlanta Hawks, and Good Sports
    ATLANTA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR ) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia jointly announced today an initiative to reward State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) members for engaging in healthy behaviors and support two Georgia Title 1 schools1 in the process.
  • To participate, SHBP members simply join the Jump Shot for Health steps challenge in the Sharecare app and select a school as the “team” to which they will allocate their daily steps count.
  • “By sponsoring the Jump Shot for Health program, Anthem furthers its mission of advancing physical activity and promoting healthy lifestyles for Georgia students and educators,” said Janalyn Kelly, state account vice president, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Georgia.
  • Administrators at Georgia Title 1 schools interested in learning more about Jump Shot for Health can visit the program’s information page for the latest information and updates.

Poll: More Than Half of Black Birthers in Minnesota Feel Racial Bias and Lack of Access Leads to Greater Health Risks and Maternal Mortality

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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More than half of Black Minnesota birthers feel that discrimination based on their race/ethnicity negatively impacts their health, according to a recent survey commissioned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota .

Key Points: 
  • More than half of Black Minnesota birthers feel that discrimination based on their race/ethnicity negatively impacts their health, according to a recent survey commissioned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota .
  • Respondents who have experienced pregnancy suggest the lack of safe, affordable housing conditions, limited access to quality healthcare services and healthy food options, and inadequate health insurance coverage negatively impact their health.
  • In recent years, 9.6% of Minnesota babies were born preterm and 7.2% were low birthweight .
  • The poll indicates a demand for collective efforts to address these issues that are crucial to the well-being of Minnesota’s Black birther community.