Health insurance in the United States

Health In Tech Introduces New Ancillary Products to Expand Healthcare Solutions

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

STUART, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, an industry-leading insurtech company that delivers disruptive innovation and re-imagines self-funded health plans, is excited to introduce additional Healthcare products to address customers' needs holistically. These new offerings, including Critical Illness, Accident, Dental, Vision, Term Life and Gap coverage, aim to provide comprehensive options to health insurance brokers and their small business customers.  

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  • STUART, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, an industry-leading insurtech company that delivers disruptive innovation and re-imagines self-funded health plans, is excited to introduce additional Healthcare products to address customers' needs holistically.
  • At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to surpass our clients' expectations while continuously adapting to their evolving requirements," emphasized Tim Johnson, CEO of Health In Tech.
  • "We are privileged to collaborate with ManhattanLife, a venerable institution in the American insurance landscape, in delivering crucial healthcare products.
  • For brokers interested in offering Critical Illness & Cancer, Accident, and Gap coverage, Health In Tech recommends getting appointed from ManhattanLife, which is easily accessible through the Health In Tech eDIYBS portal .

Insights on the Health Insurance Global Market to 2028 - Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The "Health Insurance Market by Distribution Channel, Insurance Type and End User Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Health Insurance Market by Distribution Channel, Insurance Type and End User Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A health insurance plan covers services such as treatment for chronic ailments, psychiatric care, diagnosis, dental care, emergency evacuation, and others.
  • However, increase in health insurance premium cost and lack of knowledge about coverages included in health insurance policy are some of the major factors limiting the health insurance market.
  • The health insurance market is segmented on the basis of distribution channel, insurance type, coverage, end user type, age group, and region.

Myndshft Launches Myndauth, Insurance Discovery At HIMSS 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Myndshft Technologies, a leading provider of real-time medical benefits check and electronic prior authorization technology, will announce the launch of Myndauth and the release of insurance discovery as a part of its Myndview real-time benefits solutions at HIMSS 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Myndshft Technologies, a leading provider of real-time medical benefits check and electronic prior authorization technology, will announce the launch of Myndauth and the release of insurance discovery as a part of its Myndview real-time benefits solutions at HIMSS 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Myndshft is also launching an improved insurance discovery product as a part of their Myndview platform at the conference.
  • This technology enables providers to find active insurance coverage for patients that provided invalid insurance information or no insurance information.
  • Myndshft enables real-time, automated eligibility, coordination of benefits, insurance discovery, patient cost analysis, authorization requirements, and authorization submissions at the point of care all within a single, integrative system.

Health Payment Systems, Inc. Names Centivo as a Third-Party Administrator for BHCG Member-Employers

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Centivo, the preferred health plan for the Business Health Care Group (BHCG), can now offer BHCG member-employers access to the HPS PPO network and PayMedix Single Payment System in Wisconsin.

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  • Centivo, the preferred health plan for the Business Health Care Group (BHCG), can now offer BHCG member-employers access to the HPS PPO network and PayMedix Single Payment System in Wisconsin.
  • These network additions complement the high-performance provider networks being developed by Centivo and BHCG for the exclusive use of member-employers in eastern Wisconsin.
  • "We are beyond excited to partner with Centivo and BHCG to further our common goal of improving the financial aspects of healthcare for employers, consumers, and providers."
  • "Employers are committed to offering affordable health care for employees and their families," said Jeff Kluever, executive director of BHCG.

RabbleHealth Appoints Former Kaiser Permanente Executive Mitch Ross to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RabbleHealth announced today that it has appointed Mitch Ross, former Vice President, Individual and Family Plans for Kaiser Permanente, to its Advisory Board.

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  • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RabbleHealth announced today that it has appointed Mitch Ross, former Vice President, Individual and Family Plans for Kaiser Permanente, to its Advisory Board.
  • Mitch is an experienced healthcare executive, consultant, and advisor.
  • Prior to that, Mitch held various executive and leadership roles at healthcare organizations including Blue Shield of California and CareAmerica Health Plans.
  • Mitch earned his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from UC Irvine.

Kaiser Permanente mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and physicians amid resurging pandemic

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Making vaccination mandatory is the most effective way we can protect our people, our patients and the communities we serve.

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  • Making vaccination mandatory is the most effective way we can protect our people, our patients and the communities we serve.
  • Unvaccinated employees and physicians will be required to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or apply for medical or religious exemption.
  • The Kaiser Permanente organization includes more than 216,000 employees and more than 23,000 Permanente Medical Group physicians.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Stop Leaving Revenue On The Table: Simplifying Behavioral Health Insurance Billing -- A Free Webinar By TenEleven Group & OPEN MINDS

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Monday, August 2, 2021

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On August 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm EDT, OPEN MINDSwill host a webinar, Stop Leaving Revenue On The Table: Simplifying Behavioral Health Insurance Billing , courtesy of TenEleven Group.

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  • GETTYSBURG, Pa., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On August 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm EDT, OPEN MINDSwill host a webinar, Stop Leaving Revenue On The Table: Simplifying Behavioral Health Insurance Billing , courtesy of TenEleven Group.
  • During this event, Jonathan King, Director of Revenue Cycle Management at TenEleven Group, will dive into the best practices for maintaining a healthy revenue cycle for behavioral health organizations.
  • A complicated insurance billing landscape and the disconnect between payers and providers have compounded the stress providers experience surrounding revenue generation.
  • Don't miss Stop Leaving Revenue On The Table: Simplifying Behavioral Health Insurance Billing onAugust 31 at 1:00 pm ETto understand why insurance billing is so complicated and learn how to avoid common mistakes.

eHealth, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eHealth, Inc.(Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eHealth, Inc.(Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • A webcast and conference call will be held today, Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results.
  • The live webcast and supporting presentation slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of eHealth's website at http://ir.ehealthinsurance.com .
  • Since 1997, we have connected more than 8 million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans.

Highmark Health, Highmark Inc. and Allegheny Health Network announce new members to boards of directors

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Highmark Health, Highmark Inc., and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today several appointments to and retirements from their boards of directors, effective immediately.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Highmark Health, Highmark Inc., and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today several appointments to and retirements from their boards of directors, effective immediately.
  • "Joseph, Farnam, and Morgan bring a great variety of skills and experience to the Highmark Health board," shared Joseph Guyaux, chairman of the board of Highmark Health.
  • Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA-based enterprise that employs37,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions.
  • Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region.

Mark Farrah Associates Assesses Private-Sector Health Insurance Business for the New York City Area

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , presents an analysis of the top insurers and employers in the New York City area, gleaned from 5500 Employer Health Plus , a product designed to simplify the analysis of the 5500 series data.

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  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , presents an analysis of the top insurers and employers in the New York City area, gleaned from 5500 Employer Health Plus , a product designed to simplify the analysis of the 5500 series data.
  • The top insurers competing for health insurance market share in New York City include UnitedHealth, Anthem, Cigna and CVS.
  • MFAs 5500 Employer Health Plus has been designed to simplify the analysis of employer health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and other benefits.
  • Committed to simplifying analysis of health insurance business, our products include: Health Coverage Portal , Medicare Business Online , Medicare Benefits Analyzer , County Health Coverage , Health Plans USA and 5500 Employer Health Plus .