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Telehealth Claim Lines Increase 2,980 Percent Nationally When Comparing September 2019 to September 2020

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Telehealth claim lines1 increased 2,980 percent nationally from September 2019 to September 2020, rising from 0.16 percent of medical claim lines in September 2019 to 5.07 percent in September 2020, according to new data from FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Telehealth claim lines1 increased 2,980 percent nationally from September 2019 to September 2020, rising from 0.16 percent of medical claim lines in September 2019 to 5.07 percent in September 2020, according to new data from FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .
  • However, from month to month, the telehealth share of medical claim lines fell 16.5 percent nationally from 6.07 percent in August 2020 to 5.07 percent in September 2020.
  • In each region, there were large percent increases in volume of claim lines from September 2019 to September 2020, but relatively small decreases from August 2020 to September 2020.
  • Higher telehealth utilization from March to September 2020 in comparison with the same months in 2019 was likely a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Renovia presents at Piper Sandler Healthcare Conference

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Renovia Inc. ("Renovia"), a women-led company developing first-line digital therapeutics for female pelvic floor disorders, will participate in Piper Sandler's 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference, occurring virtually from December 1-3, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Renovia Inc. ("Renovia"), a women-led company developing first-line digital therapeutics for female pelvic floor disorders, will participate in Piper Sandler's 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference, occurring virtually from December 1-3, 2020.
  • Renovia provides patients with coaching and encouragement embedded in the leva app and through live, one-on-one support from the Renovia Women's Center.
  • I think that is what is really disruptive about Renovia, and we're honored to be among those featured on this important panel of healthcare solutions."
  • Renovia Inc. and leva are trademarks of Renovia Inc. in the United States and other countries.

GoHealth Appoints Dr. Paul Hain, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GoHealth, Inc. (GoHealth) (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace, announced today that Dr. Paul Hain, M.D.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GoHealth, Inc. (GoHealth) (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace, announced today that Dr. Paul Hain, M.D.
  • has joined the company as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Hain commented, "I couldn't be more pleased to join GoHealth during this period of accelerating member growth in a massive Medicare market.
  • Since its inception, GoHealth has enrolled millions of people in Medicare and individual and family plans.

Heartseed Named "Healthcare Company of the Year 2020” by Healthcare Insights Magazine in the MedTech Category for Making a Crucial Impact in Healthcare

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Heartseed Inc. (hereinafter Heartseed), a Tokyo-based biotechnology company developing iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte spheroids for the treatment of heart failure (hereinafter HF), today announced that they have been named 2020 Healthcare Company of the Year in the MedTech category by Healthcare Insights, a leading magazine in the healthcare industry.

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  • Heartseed Inc. (hereinafter Heartseed), a Tokyo-based biotechnology company developing iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte spheroids for the treatment of heart failure (hereinafter HF), today announced that they have been named 2020 Healthcare Company of the Year in the MedTech category by Healthcare Insights, a leading magazine in the healthcare industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201130006013/en/
    Healthcare Company of the Year 2020 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    This decision came after a review of healthcare companies from Asia Pacific in various segments by Healthcare Insights panel of judges who unanimously agreed to give Heartseed this title.
  • This recognition acknowledges healthcare companies that are making a crucial impact in healthcare.
  • We are honored to be named 2020 Healthcare Company of the Year in the Med Tech category on the day of our 5th anniversary.

Lou Gianquinto Named President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that Lou Gianquinto has been named president of Anthems commercial health plan in Connecticut.

Key Points: 
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that Lou Gianquinto has been named president of Anthems commercial health plan in Connecticut.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201130005728/en/
    Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were proud to bring the national scale of Anthem with a dedicated local presence to make healthcare simpler and improve lives and communities, and thats why Im thrilled to welcome Lou to lead the team, said Brian Shipp, President, East Region Commercial Business at Anthem.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans, Inc.
  • Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut is available at www.anthem.com .

GigCapital2 Has Entered Into Business Combination Agreements With UpHealth and Cloudbreak to Form Combined Company to List on the NYSE, Creating a Unified and Profitable Global Digital Health Company

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Following the combination, UpHealth will be a leading global digital healthcare company serving an entire spectrum of healthcare needs and will be established in fast growing sectors of the digital health industry.

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  • Following the combination, UpHealth will be a leading global digital healthcare company serving an entire spectrum of healthcare needs and will be established in fast growing sectors of the digital health industry.
  • The platform provides a full suite of primary and acute care services, including an app-based telemedicine suite, digital dispensaries, and hospital centers.
  • Following the consummation of the transactions, UpHealth will have agreements to deliver digital healthcare in more than 10 countries globally.
  • The business combination strengthens UpHealth to further penetrate the broad and fast-growing digital health and telehealth market.

UnitedHealth Group Names Matthew W. Friedrich Chief Legal Officer

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Friday, November 20, 2020
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UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has named Matthew W. Friedrich executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective January 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has named Matthew W. Friedrich executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective January 11, 2021.
  • Friedrich, general counsel, chief corporate affairs officer and secretary at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, will succeed Marianne D. Short, who announced her intent to retire as chief legal officer, a position she has held since 2013.
  • David S. Wichmann, chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, said, Matt is expert across a breadth of disciplines that span a wide range of areas unique to our growing business.
  • His expertise in navigating both the private and public sector environments and experience in applying progressive technology, data and services in multinational business, is a natural fit for UnitedHealth Group.

SOC Telemed to Participate in Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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RESTON, VA, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SOC Telemed, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLMD), one of the largest national providers of acute care telemedicine, today announced that John Kalix, Chief Executive Officer, and Hai Tran, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, VA, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SOC Telemed, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLMD), one of the largest national providers of acute care telemedicine, today announced that John Kalix, Chief Executive Officer, and Hai Tran, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler 32nd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
  • SOC Telemed (SOC) is the largest national provider of telemedicine technology and solutions to hospitals, health systems, post-acute providers, physician networks, and value-based care organizations.
  • SOC provides a supportive and dedicated partner presence, virtually delivering patient care through teleNeurology, telePsychiatry and teleICU, enabling healthcare organizations to build sustainable telemedicine programs in any clinical specialty.
  • SOC enables organizations to enrich their care models and touch more lives by supplying healthcare teams with industry-leading solutions that drive improved clinical care, patient outcomes, and organizational health.

Hospital Visit Recovery Remains Flat While Popularity of Telehealth Services Grows

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Articles, Technology, Assistive technology, Health informatics, Telehealth, TransUnion, COVID-19 vaccine, Heal

As hospital visit volumes remain stagnant for the time being, new TransUnion Healthcare (NYSE: TRU) research validates that alternative healthcare settings such as telehealth services are growing in popularity.

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  • As hospital visit volumes remain stagnant for the time being, new TransUnion Healthcare (NYSE: TRU) research validates that alternative healthcare settings such as telehealth services are growing in popularity.
  • Further, the industry can expect patients to continue using telehealth services even once there is a COVID-19 vaccine available and widely distributed.
  • Over two-thirds (67%) of recent telehealth patients stated they are at least somewhat likely to continue utilizing telehealth services after a COVID-19 vaccine is made available.
  • As COVID-19 fears persist, its evident that telehealth services are here to stay, said Jonathan Wiik, principal of healthcare strategy at TransUnion Healthcare.

Humana and Vancouver Clinic Team Up in SW Washington to Provide Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Access to Additional Neighborhood Clinic

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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Additional access to patient-focused primary care is coming to Clark County, Washington, thanks to Vancouver Clinic and Humana (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies.

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  • Additional access to patient-focused primary care is coming to Clark County, Washington, thanks to Vancouver Clinic and Humana (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies.
  • Operated by Vancouver Clinic, Evergreen Place will accept all Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans offered in Washington, as well as a Humana Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan for certain patients qualifying for both Medicare and Medicaid.
  • The first clinic, Vancouver Plaza at 7809 NE Vancouver Plaza Drive in Vancouver, opened in January 2019.
  • We are grateful for this additional opportunity to support our Medicare Advantage members in Clark County, said Jesse Gamez, Intermountain President for Humana.