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AREX Capital Expresses Disappointment in Enhabit’s Strategic Review Conclusion

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목요일, 5월 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AREX Capital Management, LP (“AREX Capital Management” or “we”), together with its affiliates, the owners of approximately 4.8% of the shares of Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) (the “Company” or “Enhabit”), today issued the below statement expressing its disappointment in the conclusion of Enhabit’s strategic review.

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  • NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AREX Capital Management, LP (“AREX Capital Management” or “we”), together with its affiliates, the owners of approximately 4.8% of the shares of Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) (the “Company” or “Enhabit”), today issued the below statement expressing its disappointment in the conclusion of Enhabit’s strategic review.
  • “We are disappointed that Enhabit’s strategic review process has concluded without a sale of the Company.
  • In March, we nominated a slate of seven highly qualified candidates to stand for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting.
  • He also served myNEXUS as a Vice Chairman and in a strategic advisor role from 2018 to 2019.

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

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화요일, 5월 7, 2024
Mental Health, Teens, Children, Hospitals, Health Insurance, Family, Managed Care, Health, Consumer, OCD, Elevance Health, Social isolation, Family therapy, Patient, Blue Shield, Mental health, Anxiety, Tic disorder, Disability, Depression, Nursing

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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화요일, 5월 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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월요일, 5월 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 .

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

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma toward 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, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

Key Points: 
  • The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
  • 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 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."
  • The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .

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

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월요일, 4월 29, 2024
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif., 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 similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

Key Points: 
  • The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
  • 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 Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
  • The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .
  • "Anthem Blue Cross recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Les Ybarra, president, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Health Plan.

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

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월요일, 4월 29, 2024
Mortality, Patient, Blue Shield, Learning, Risk, Suds, SASI, Health, Elevance Health, Health care, Partnership, Substance use disorder, Curriculum, Mental health, Physician, Conditional sentence, Osteopathy, Organization, Disease, Nursing

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 .

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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화요일, 4월 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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목요일, 4월 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.

Anthem and Ballad Health Announce New Contract

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월요일, 4월 22, 2024
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Ballad Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network in Virginia guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members in the Commonwealth.

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  • Ballad Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and physicians in Anthem’s network in Virginia guaranteeing continued access for Anthem members in the Commonwealth.
  • Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization serving 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky.
  • “While hospitals in many rural communities have closed or are closing, three Ballad Health hospitals in Southwest Virginia were recently named among the 100 best rural and community hospitals in America by the Chartis Foundation’s Center for Rural Health,” said Ballad Health Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Levine.
  • “This level of quality and access for Southwest Virginia is a result of the important partnership between Anthem and Ballad Health.