Publicly funded health care

Radish Announces $4 Million Seed Round to Provide Municipal Governments and Midsize Businesses Access to Convenient and Affordable Healthcare

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Radish Health, a concierge healthcare platform providing convenient and affordable primary care services to municipal governments and midsize businesses, announced $4 million in seed funding. The round was led by Tusk Venture Partners with participation from MaC Venture Capital, Global Founders Capital, and The Fund. Radish works by providing personalized services to self-insured employers like municipal governments and midsize businesses as a workplace benefit.

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  • Radish expands access to personalized healthcare services like primary care, mental health and nutrition counseling for midsize employers
    NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today Radish Health , a concierge healthcare platform providing convenient and affordable primary care services to municipal governments and midsize businesses, announced $4 million in seed funding.
  • Radish works by providing personalized services to self-insured employers like municipal governments and midsize businesses as a workplace benefit.
  • Radish Health provides municipal governments and companies access to affordable healthcare through virtual and in-person care.
  • Viral Patel, Radish Health unlocks access to essential services such as primary care, mental health, nutrition counseling, and more.

National Survey Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Medicare Dental Coverage

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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A new YouGov survey found an overwhelming majority of likely midterm votersincluding 82% of voters in 2022 Senate battleground statesfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.

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  • A new YouGov survey found an overwhelming majority of likely midterm votersincluding 82% of voters in 2022 Senate battleground statesfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.
  • More than three-quarters of American voters surveyed in July support adding dental coverage to Medicare as proposed in the $3.5 trillion budget plan introduced in the Senate.
  • These results make it clear to Congresstheir constituents overwhelmingly support adding dental coverage to Medicare, said FrederickIsasi, Executive Director of Families USA.
  • Of the 60 million older adults and individuals with disabilities who receive Medicare benefits, 67% of them37 milliondo not have dental coverage.

Alignment Health Plan and the American Diabetes Association Partner to Promote Diabetes Education and Resources

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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ORANGE, Calif., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan from Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have joined forces for a year-long partnership designed to educate the Alignment community around diabetes management and empower both patients and providers with diabetes resources.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan from Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have joined forces for a year-long partnership designed to educate the Alignment community around diabetes management and empower both patients and providers with diabetes resources.
  • Currently offered in English and Spanish, the test will be featured on the Alignment Health Plan website now through May 31, 2022.
  • The agreement is the latest initiative from Alignment in its culture of putting seniors first through education, resources and engagement.
  • Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

Bright Health Group to Report Q2 Financial Results

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Bright Health Group (NYSE: BHG or the Company), a leading value-based integrated healthcare company, will report its second quarter financial results before the financial markets open on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Bright Health Group (NYSE: BHG or the Company), a leading value-based integrated healthcare company, will report its second quarter financial results before the financial markets open on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • To participate in the Companys live conference call, please dial (844) 200-6205 and reference participant code 764453.
  • Bright Health Group is built upon the belief that by aligning the best local resources in healthcare delivery with the financing of care, we can drive a superior consumer experience, optimize clinical outcomes, reduce systemic waste, and lower costs.
  • Through Bright HealthCare we offer Medicare and Commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers in 14 states and 99 markets.

Dr. Scott Weingarten Becomes SCAN Group’s First Chief Innovation Officer

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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SCAN Group, whose holdings include SCAN Health Plan , one of the nations largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, announced that Scott Weingarten has been named the organizations first chief innovation officer.

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  • SCAN Group, whose holdings include SCAN Health Plan , one of the nations largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, announced that Scott Weingarten has been named the organizations first chief innovation officer.
  • Weingarten was also the chief clinical and innovation officer at Premier Inc. and CEO of Stanson Health .
  • Welcome Health will be payer agnostic and serve members of SCAN Health Plan and also other Medicare Advantage health plans.
  • The core of SCAN Group is SCAN Health Plan, one of the nations foremost not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 220,000 members in California.

Alignment Healthcare Adds Saint Mary’s Health Network to 2022 Medicare Advantage Provider Network in Nevada

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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With Saint Marys Medical Group and Saint Marys Regional Medical Center as part of our network, we will provide Medicare-eligible Washoe County residents convenient access to address their care needs through Saint Marys network of physicians.

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  • With Saint Marys Medical Group and Saint Marys Regional Medical Center as part of our network, we will provide Medicare-eligible Washoe County residents convenient access to address their care needs through Saint Marys network of physicians.
  • Saint Marys believes that our community should have choice in selecting the health plan that best fits their needs, said Jennifer Townsend, executive director of Saint Marys Medical Group.
  • Alignment members will be able to continue to see their Saint Marys provider and access Saint Marys exceptional network of services.
  • Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

CareQuest Institute Applauds Senate Plan to Strengthen Medicare to Include Oral Health Care Benefit

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Last night, members of the Senate Budget Committee announced an agreement on an infrastructure package that would, among other things, expand the Medicare program to include an oral health care benefit.

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  • Last night, members of the Senate Budget Committee announced an agreement on an infrastructure package that would, among other things, expand the Medicare program to include an oral health care benefit.
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health CEO and President Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan issued the following statement,applauding the Senate Budget Committee for itsinclusionof Medicare dental benefits:
    If we want to end the disparities in health care that have plagued our country for generations, then we must strengthen our Medicare program to include dental coverage.
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health.
  • We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone.

Health Net Ranks Highest In Customer Service Among Health Insurers

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Health Net ranks the highest in customer service among Health Insurers in Forresters proprietary 2021 US Customer Experience Index (CX Index) survey.

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  • Health Net ranks the highest in customer service among Health Insurers in Forresters proprietary 2021 US Customer Experience Index (CX Index) survey.
  • At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health.
  • Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs.
  • We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc.

2021 Thematic Research into Regulations in Healthcare Around the World - Featuring Cigna, Cerner & Medtronic Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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The "Regulations in Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Regulations in Healthcare - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Healthcare systems around the world all fall under regional and individual country policies and regulations.
  • Payors, providers, and service suppliers looking to operate internationally must understand and adhere to local healthcare regulations in order to safely and responsibly access and operate within international healthcare systems.
  • This regulations in healthcare thematic report provides a top-down outlook for the key players and trends over the next few years.

Marpai Health Deepens Leadership Bench With Industry Veteran

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Marpai Health, a SMART health plan services company providing AI-powered third-party administration to self-insured employers, announced today the appointment of Pamela Burns as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.

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  • Marpai Health, a SMART health plan services company providing AI-powered third-party administration to self-insured employers, announced today the appointment of Pamela Burns as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210706005007/en/
    Ms. Burns brings over 30 years of industry experience in the self-funded healthcare space.
  • We are excited to welcome Pamela to Marpai Healths leadership team, stated Edmundo Gonzalez, CEO of Marpai Health.
  • Marpai Health is a leader in deep learning, the most advanced artificial intelligence, and brings the first SMART Health Plan Services System to self-insured companies and their employees to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.