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Aspira Women’s Health Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (“Aspira” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AWH), a bio-analytical based women’s health company focused on the development of gynecologic disease diagnostic tools, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all OvaWatch and Ova1 tests processed for Medicare patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Aspira will be reimbursed at a rate of $897 for all Ova1Plus tests processed for Medi-Cal patients meeting applicable coverage requirements.
  • Gross profit margin was 57.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 52.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Aspira raised $5.5 million in gross proceeds in a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement.

Mayor's Fund's Eviction-prevention Program Receives $2.8 Million Investment from Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and Health Net

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the importance of preventing evictions in overcoming Los Angeles's homelessness crisis, The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation has donated $1.5 million and Health Net $1.3 million to support the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles' We Are LA program. We Are LA connects people at risk of eviction to every resource available to them to help them maintain stable housing.

Key Points: 
  • The two organizations join L.A. Care Health Plan, which made previous investments totaling $1.8 million, as the program's biggest donors.
  • L.A. Care's early support was critical for getting the We Are LA program off the ground and establishing its success.
  • "Earlier this year, L.A. Care Health Plan made a generous donation to the Mayor's Fund for this important effort and now I want to commend The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and Health Net for taking this courageous step and joining this effort.
  • Moreover, homelessness significantly undermines preventive health measures and exacerbates existing health issues," said Martha Santana-Chin, President of Medi-Cal and Medicare at Health Net.

DHCS Kicks Off Mobile Dental Van Tour

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.

Key Points: 
  • The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) today kicked off its second mobile dental van tour in Fresno.
  • Through the Smile California campaign, DHCS delivers preventive dental services to children and youth, enhancing utilization of essential dental care and improving oral health, particularly for underserved groups.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404346598/en/
    Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Medi-Cal Dental is committed to ensuring that millions of Californians have access to the dental care they need to keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong,” said Adrianna Alcala-Beshara, Chief of DHCS’ Medi-Cal Dental Division.
  • MEDI-CAL DENTAL SERVICES: With Medi-Cal, preventive dental services are covered at no cost.

AHF Prevails in CA’s Unconstitutional Attempt to End Medi-Cal Contract

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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In a move that ultimately was found unconstitutional, the State and its representatives attempted to end AHF’s very long-standing Medi-Cal contract to provide health care to about 770 people living with AIDS in California after AHF mailed patients suggesting they contact DHCS.

Key Points: 
  • In a move that ultimately was found unconstitutional, the State and its representatives attempted to end AHF’s very long-standing Medi-Cal contract to provide health care to about 770 people living with AIDS in California after AHF mailed patients suggesting they contact DHCS.
  • AHF sued, alleging violations of the First Amendment, and the court issued a preliminary injunction.
  • The lawsuit was pursued in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Los Angeles), and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
  • The dispute is now over, and AHF’s contract has been further extended through December 31, 2025.

Pear Suite Partners with Community-based Organizations to Launch Statewide Training Initiative for Community Health Workers Supported by Caring4Cal Grant

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.

Key Points: 
  • Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.
  • Caring4Cal is an innovative workforce development program aimed at expanding, enhancing, and strengthening the state's Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS) workforce.
  • Caring4Cal is dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare requirements of rural communities, children with complex medical conditions, individuals with disabilities, and older adults within the Medi-Cal population.
  • HCAI has endorsed 21 Grantee Training Partners, including Pear Suite, to deliver complimentary training courses in various languages, available both in-person and online.

TriValley Medical Group and Golden Valley Health Centers Expand Value-based Care in Central California

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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TriValley Medical Group (TVMG), a leader in value-based care, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) through the acquisition of a majority stake in Sequoia Health IPA.

Key Points: 
  • TriValley Medical Group (TVMG), a leader in value-based care, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) through the acquisition of a majority stake in Sequoia Health IPA.
  • Sequoia Health IPA is a collaborative venture with GVHC, California’s leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the Central Valley region that provides care to more than 145,000 patients.
  • Jonathan Dinh, MD, MBA, CEO of TriValley Medical Group, stated, "This partnership is a step forward in offering quality care to communities in need.
  • Tony Weber, MBA, CEO of Golden Valley Health Center, commented, "Joining forces with TriValley Medical Group marks a significant moment in community healthcare.

Partnership HealthPlan of California Engages ConferMED to Provide Specialty eConsult Access for Vulnerable Northern Californians

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MIDDLETOWN, Conn., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ConferMED ™, a leading national provider of specialty eConsults, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Partnership HealthPlan of California.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Conn., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ConferMED ™, a leading national provider of specialty eConsults, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Partnership HealthPlan of California.
  • ConferMED™, a leading specialty eConsult provider, announces Partnership HealthPlan of California collaboration.
  • "ConferMED is proud to join Partnership HealthPlan as its eConsult provider," said Daren Anderson, MD, president and founder of ConferMED.
  • "Partnership is excited to be partnering with ConferMED to provide invaluable eConsult resources to our network," said Sonja Bjork, CEO of Partnership.

Evofem Reports $18.2 million of Phexxi Net Product Sales in 2023

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The company behind Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) vaginal gel, women's health innovator Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFM), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Highlights include:

Key Points: 
  • Highlights include:
    Delivered $18.2 million of Phexxi net product sales in 2023, an impressive increase compared to 2022 given the 73% reduction in field force and absence of growth capital in 2023.
  • Sales and marketing expense was 64% of net sales for 2023, a key milestone for the Company and a significant improvement from prior years.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, net product sales were $18.2 million compared to $16.8 million in net product sales in the prior year.
  • For the three months ended December 31, 2023, net product sales were $4.8 million compared to $0.2 million in the prior year period.

Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Winter Storms Throughout California

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and Sutter counties, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms. Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.

Key Points: 
  • Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Alameda, Butte, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and Sutter counties, Health Net , one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms.
  • Health Net is committed to ensuring its members have uninterrupted access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and healthcare services.
  • Health Net members have access to Managed Health Network (MHN) for coping support including referrals to mental health counselors, local services and phone consultations.
  • Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.

Evofem Negotiates Improved Rebate for Hormone-Free "In the Moment" Contraceptive PHEXXI with Medi-Cal

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial-stage women's health innovator Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFMD) today announced that it has successfully renegotiated the rebate for Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), its hormone-free, woman-controlled contraceptive, with Medi-Cal, the California state Medicaid program.

Key Points: 
  • Phexxi is the first and only locally-acting contraceptive gel approved by the FDA.
  • It is applied zero-to-60 minutes before intercourse and works, without hormones, by maintaining the natural vaginal biome with a pH that is naturally inhospitable to sperm.
  • The renegotiated rebate improves Evofem's rebate on Medi-Cal prescriptions by 7.4%, while affording price protection to Medi-Cal against future Phexxi WAC increases.
  • Medi-Cal beneficiaries may receive one box of 12 single-use Phexxi applicators per dispensing, and up to three boxes in any 75-day period.