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Brightside Health Raises Strategic Series C, Welcomes Trip Hofer to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Telemental health company Brightside Health today announced a strategic Series C raise led by S32, as well as the appointment of industry titan Trip Hofer to the Board of Directors to advise on go-to-market strategy and execution.

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  • Telemental health company Brightside Health today announced a strategic Series C raise led by S32, as well as the appointment of industry titan Trip Hofer to the Board of Directors to advise on go-to-market strategy and execution.
  • “I’m honored to be joining Brightside Health’s Board of Directors as the company reaches this impressive milestone,” said Trip Hofer, Brightside Health board member and former CEO of Optum Behavioral Health Solutions.
  • In fact, Brightside Health recently announced an expansion with payer partners including CareOregon, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and Centene.
  • “We’re thrilled to announce this raise and simultaneously welcome Trip, an incredible industry thought leader, to help propel Brightside Health into the next phase of our growth,” said Brad Kittredge, Co-Founder and CEO of Brightside Health.

Medicare Coverage Is Threatened for the 134,000 North Carolinians Likely to Get Skin Cancer this Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Palmetto GBA, a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, is authorized by the federal government to regulate Medicare in North Carolina and six other states.

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  • Palmetto GBA, a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, is authorized by the federal government to regulate Medicare in North Carolina and six other states.
  • Palmetto is moving quickly to cancel coverage, which has been in effect nearly 10 years.
  • Medicare and private insurers should provide coverage for Image-Guided SRT whenever it's deemed the most suitable therapy by patients and their healthcare providers.
  • Consumers who care about keeping their insurance coverage for the nonsurgical treatment should write to the panel by May 11, at [email protected] .

Medicare Coverage Is Threatened for the 96,000 Tennesseans Likely to Get Skin Cancer this Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Palmetto is moving quickly to cancel coverage, which has been in effect nearly 10 years.

Key Points: 
  • Palmetto is moving quickly to cancel coverage, which has been in effect nearly 10 years.
  • That would leave coverage only for procedures at radiation therapy cancer centers or for Mohs surgery in most cases, although Mohs surgeons are relatively few in number and are rarely found in rural communities.
  • Medicare and private insurers need to ensure coverage for Image-Guided SRT whenever it's considered the most appropriate treatment by patients and their medical teams.
  • Consumers who care about keeping their insurance coverage for the nonsurgical treatment should write to the panel by May 11, at [email protected] .

Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Renowned Reproductive Health Equity Researcher, Joins Maven Clinic as Visiting Scientist

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a nationally recognized reproductive health equity researcher, as Maven's newest Visiting Scientist. As part of its commitment to driving equitable health outcomes for women and families, Maven also announced that it has established a Community Advisory Board and formalized a Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) program aligned to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) standards for health equity.

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maven Clinic , the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a nationally recognized reproductive health equity researcher, as Maven's newest Visiting Scientist.
  • Her findings have appeared in publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Journal of Public Health.
  • She currently serves as the first ever Blue Cross Endowed Professor of Health and Racial Equity at the University of Minnesota.
  • It also includes commitments to workforce development, ensuring that 100% of Maven front-line staff receive comprehensive training in health equity.

MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS CITE HIGH COSTS AS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN HEALTH CARE

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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BOSTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The cost of care is the most critical health care issue facing Massachusetts residents, according to a new Beacon Research survey commissioned by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"). Forty percent of residents surveyed said they are putting off seeing a doctor or going to a hospital due to the cost of care. Further, residents reported noticing the largest health care cost increase from hospital bills.

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  • "Residents are struggling with health care costs, causing them to put off care and make tough decisions.
  • The cost of health care remains a top issue of concern for Massachusetts residents, behind only inflation and the cost of housing.
  • When it comes to the topic of health care, cost is the overwhelmingly most important issue, topping quality of care, access to care and equity of care by almost a 3:1 margin.
  • Health care costs for co-pays and bills are viewed as a problem for nearly three-quarters of MA residents, trailing only the costs of groceries and monthly housing costs.

Karen Hanlon, chief operating officer for Highmark Health, named one of Modern Healthcare's Women Leaders

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Health is proud to announce that Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Women Leaders for 2024 .

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Health is proud to announce that Karen Hanlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Women Leaders for 2024 .
  • The 2024 "Women Leaders" recognition program honors executive women who are deemed by the editors of Modern Healthcare to be the most impactful in the healthcare industry.
  • In being named to the list, Hanlon joins a prominent group of women leaders from across the United States, including providers, payers, suppliers and associations.
  • "I'm sincerely grateful to those who have championed my career, and I look forward to celebrating the continued successes of our women at Highmark Health."

NeurAxis Announces Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Policy Coverage

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurAxis, Inc. (“NeurAxis,” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: NRXS), a medical technology company commercializing neuromodulation therapies addressing chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults, today announced receipt of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (“BCBSKC”) policy coverage for approximately one million lives.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeurAxis, Inc. (“NeurAxis,” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: NRXS), a medical technology company commercializing neuromodulation therapies addressing chronic and debilitating conditions in children and adults, today announced receipt of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (“BCBSKC”) policy coverage for approximately one million lives.
  • BCBSKC provides coverage in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan areas including Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas.
  • “We are happy to announce new policy coverage from BCBSKC, expanding our total covered lives to now approximately 9.25 million individuals,” said Brian Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer of NeurAxis.
  • “We remain focused on executing on our commercial strategy, leveraging clinical evidence supporting IB-Stim to obtain payer coverage and then driving market adoption of our technology.

BCBSTX, Texas Pediatric Society offer trainings for providers, improving health outcomes for Texas women, children

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and the Texas Pediatric Society are partnering to enhance maternal and infant health in Texas.
  • Through BCBSTX's Special Beginnings initiative , they will offer training and resources to primary care providers and pediatricians.
  • Supported by a BCBSTX grant, TPS is launching an advisory committee for the new Clinical Series Program to develop pediatric healthcare resources for maternal and infant health, including videos and webinars.
  • In order to manage these cases, primary care pediatricians need access to specialized resources, education and support," said Dr. Alice Gong, President of the Texas Pediatric Society.

Vi Accelerates Healthcare and Life Sciences AI Expansion with Senior Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vi , the Enterprise-AI Platform for Health, announced the expanded formation of its Healthcare Advisory Board.
  • Vi's Healthcare Advisory Board will now include the following members:
    Brad Fluegel is a former senior executive at Walgreens and Wellpoint, overseeing strategy and planning.
  • Brad Fluegel, Healthcare Advisory Board member, states, "Vi has a commitment to maximizing financial returns and health outcomes through AI capabilities, which aligns with the needs of each stakeholder in the healthcare value chain.
  • Joining the advisory board allows me to contribute strategic insights that will help Vi navigate the complex landscape that is our healthcare system.

SIMMI SINGH JOINS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS AS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmi Singh has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as chief people officer and executive vice president, responsible for organizational effectiveness and leading the company's people and culture strategy.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmi Singh has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as chief people officer and executive vice president, responsible for organizational effectiveness and leading the company's people and culture strategy.
  • "She understands, so deeply, the intersection of leadership, culture, mentorship, and talent and how together they deliver business results.
  • I am thrilled Simmi is bringing her decades of experience and insight to Blue Cross."
  • Earlier in her career, Singh served as Chief Talent Officer at Snap, Inc. and served in management and market leadership roles at CNA and Cognizant.