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Nearly 115,000 Women in New Mexico Live in Contraceptive Deserts

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Nationally, more than 19 million U.S. women in need live in contraceptive deserts .

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  • Nationally, more than 19 million U.S. women in need live in contraceptive deserts .
  • "Women in these deserts struggle with transportation and child care costs and taking unpaid time off from work just to access basic health care."
  • New Mexico has already expanded Medicaid to low-income adults, which helps decrease the percentage of uninsured women, and by extension, gives them the contraceptive coverage they need to live healthy lives.
  • In addition, New Mexico law requires insurance to cover an extended supply of prescription contraceptives and protects insurance coverage of contraceptive methods.

PossibleNOW To Provide Access to Telephone Reassignment Database Through Their DNCSolution Telemarketing Compliance Platform

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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This database, administered by SOMOS Inc., will allow Callers and Caller Agents to upload data in a specific format to validate the status of a phone number.

Key Points: 
  • This database, administered by SOMOS Inc., will allow Callers and Caller Agents to upload data in a specific format to validate the status of a phone number.
  • PossibleNOW will provide access to this telephone reassignment database through DNCSolution , its best-in-class telemarketing compliance platform since 2000.
  • Integrating the Reassigned Numbers Database with their DNCSolution will allow PossibleNOW to act as the Caller Agent on behalf of customers.
  • DNCSolution addresses Do Not Contact regulations such as TCPA, CAN-SPAM and CASL, allowing companies to adhere to DNC requirements, backed by our 100% compliance guarantee.

Community First Health Plans to Enter the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Leveraging Softheon's Cloud Enrollment and Billing Solution

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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STONY BROOK, N.Y., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community First Health Plans (Community First) has partnered with Softheon, a leading cloud-based health insurance exchange and private exchange technology provider, to enter the expanding Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • STONY BROOK, N.Y., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Community First Health Plans (Community First) has partnered with Softheon, a leading cloud-based health insurance exchange and private exchange technology provider, to enter the expanding Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace.
  • Community First Health Plans to use Softheon, private exchange technology provider in NY, to enter the ACA Marketplace.
  • Recent legislation and increased stability to the Marketplace has led to many health plans to begin positioning themselves to enter the Marketplace to capitalize on this growing opportunity.
  • For over 26 years, Community First Health Plans has been inspired by the communities in which we live and work.

United States $30 Billion Diagnostics Market, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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The United States Diagnostics Market stood at USD30.08billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a steady rate of 5.17% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Diagnostics Market stood at USD30.08billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a steady rate of 5.17% during the forecast period.
  • The United States Diagnostics Market is driven by the growing prevalence of various chronic and infectious diseases.
  • Besides, supportive government policies & schemes such as Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid are further expected to positively influence the market growth through 2026.
  • The United States Diagnostics Market is segmented based on product type, type of test, technique, usability, application, end-user, company and region.

GoodRx and DoorDash Partner to Provide Dashers Nationwide with Access to GoodRx Gold

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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GoodRx and DoorDashs new partnership aims to provide more independent workers who enjoy the flexibility of dashing with access to affordable care.

Key Points: 
  • GoodRx and DoorDashs new partnership aims to provide more independent workers who enjoy the flexibility of dashing with access to affordable care.
  • All Americans need more access to affordable healthcare, said Doug Hirsch, co-CEO and co-founder of GoodRx.
  • Now, were excited to provide Dashers with a more affordable way to access Gold savings so these hardworking Americans can receive the care they need at a price they can afford.
  • We are excited to announce this new partnership with GoodRx and its importance in supporting the Dashers powering our communities.

McDonald Hopkins welcomes Kate A. Jarrett to Litigation Department and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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DETROIT, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate A. Jarrett has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC in Detroit as an associate in the Litigation Department, adding her experience to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate A. Jarrett has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC in Detroit as an associate in the Litigation Department, adding her experience to the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
  • Jarrett has experience advising and coaching a variety of businesses, such as health systems, professional service firms, and educational institutions, on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including responding to government inquiries and investigations, and obligations with respect to state data privacy laws, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA and state insurance departments.
  • Additionally, she has experience assisting clients with data privacy and cybersecurity litigation and cybersecurity class actions.
  • Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach.

Best’s Commentary: Supreme Court Decision Upholding ACA Favorable for US Health Insurers

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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AM Best is of the view that the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is favorable for U.S. health insurance companies and membership that participates in the ACA marketplaces and Medicaid managed care, as it maintains stability of the current operating environment and ACA-related funding.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best is of the view that the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is favorable for U.S. health insurance companies and membership that participates in the ACA marketplaces and Medicaid managed care, as it maintains stability of the current operating environment and ACA-related funding.
  • The Bests Commentary, US Supreme Court Decision Upholding the ACA Is Favorable for US Health Insurers, notes that profitability of the ACA exchange business has become stable over the past few years, with more insurers participating in the market and offering coverage.
  • Additionally, Medicaid managed care is a significant and growing part of health insurers premiums: Medicaid managed care premiums grew to more than 25% in 2020 from less than 20% of total premiums in 2013.
  • Given that this was the third time that the U.S. Supreme Court has heard and upheld the ACA, AM Best also believes that the risk of future litigation to the Supreme Court level is low.

diaTribe Change Commends The Supreme Court For Upholding the ACA -- Safeguarding Care for Millions

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --diaTribe Change applauds the Supreme Court's ruling in California v. Texas upholding the Affordable Care Act.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --diaTribe Change applauds the Supreme Court's ruling in California v. Texas upholding the Affordable Care Act.
  • The decision ensures that millions of people living with diabetes and prediabetes in the US will continue to receive the care they need and deserve.
  • The Supreme Court on Thursday voted 7-2 in favor of upholding the ACA, with Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
  • diaTribe Change, an advocacy platform of The diaTribe Foundation, is a platform committed to changing the course of diabetes through advocacy and action.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Releases Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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BOSTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the Supreme Court ruling today dismissing the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act,Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts (Blue Cross), released the following statement:

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  • BOSTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the Supreme Court ruling today dismissing the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act,Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts (Blue Cross), released the following statement:
    We're pleased the Supreme Court ruled to dismiss the challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
  • At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe health care is a human right, and our company is proud of our work to ensure near-universal coverage in our state.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered inBoston.
  • We are committed to the relentless pursuit of quality, affordable and equitable health care with an unparalleled consumer experience.

The Cancer Support Community Calls Supreme Court Decision a Victory for Patients

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in California v. Texas.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in California v. Texas.
  • The ACA is a critical safety net for the nearly 17 million cancer patients and survivors across the U.S., including protections for people with pre-existing conditions and eliminating patient cost-sharing for essential health benefits, such as critical cancer screening tests.
  • A record 31 million people are currently receiving quality, comprehensive, and affordable health care under the ACA, through health insurance marketplaces and Medicaid expansion.
  • The Cancer Support Community (CSC), the largest professionally led non-profit network of cancer support worldwide, issued the following statement in response:
    We applaud the Supreme Court justices who sided with patients andruled that theplaintiffs lackedlegal standing to challenge the ACA.