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Melina Cortes-Nmili Joins COPILOT as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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MAITLAND, Fla., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COPILOT Provider Support Services , a leading HUB Services Provider, announces Melina Cortes-Nmili as its vice president of sales and marketing.

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MAITLAND, Fla., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COPILOT Provider Support Services , a leading HUB Services Provider, announces Melina Cortes-Nmili as its vice president of sales and marketing.
As a senior leadership team member, Melina drives and implements sales and marketing efforts, leveraging her two decades of expertise across multiple specialty therapeutic areas.
Prior to joining COPILOT, Melina served as vice president of specialty programs and consulting for Prime Therapeutics, where she rebuilt and transformed the business unit and created a client consulting offering.
Before this, she was the vice president of sales and marketing at Apotheco Pharmacy Group, developing and executing brand strategies and leading sales training programs.

UnitedHealth Group Reports 2023 Results

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Friday, January 12, 2024

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UnitedHealth Group’s 2023 revenues grew $47.5 billion or 14.6% year-over-year to $371.6 billion, including double-digit growth at both Optum and UnitedHealthcare, driven by serving more people, more comprehensively across its offerings.

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UnitedHealth Group’s 2023 revenues grew $47.5 billion or 14.6% year-over-year to $371.6 billion, including double-digit growth at both Optum and UnitedHealthcare, driven by serving more people, more comprehensively across its offerings.
Full year 2023 earnings from operations were $32.4 billion, an increase of 13.8%.
Days claims payable of 47.9 compared to 49.9 at year end 2022 and 50.7 in the third quarter 2023.
Medical reserve development was $840 million favorable for full year 2023 and $100 million unfavorable in the fourth quarter.

Deep Tech Generative AI Mental Health Startup United We Care Signs In 3 Major US Contracts

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United We Care (UWC), a global deep tech generative AI startup based out of New York signed 3 major contracts with leading healthcare systems in the US market to expand the US operations and set clear goals for the new year 2024.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United We Care (UWC), a global deep tech generative AI startup based out of New York signed 3 major contracts with leading healthcare systems in the US market to expand the US operations and set clear goals for the new year 2024.
The objective is clear to make mental health a priority for the US markets and make it more affordable, accessible and adaptable for consumers at large and enterprises in the US markets.
Stella, who is the first digital human virtual coach, brings in the efficacy to frontend our initiatives.
Daniel has worked in the Healthcare Transformation Team at UHC National Accounts and Definity Health for five years before joining Optum.

Axogen, Inc. Appoints Kathy Weiler to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

“I am happy to welcome Kathy to the Board as Axogen is approaching an exciting inflection point in its journey,” commented Karen Zaderej, chairman, CEO, and president.

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“I am happy to welcome Kathy to the Board as Axogen is approaching an exciting inflection point in its journey,” commented Karen Zaderej, chairman, CEO, and president.
Prior to Amwell, Weiler served as Chief Consumer Officer at Optum, where she led consumerism across the enterprise.
“I am impressed by Axogen’s unique products that restore quality of life for patients with nerve injuries,” said Weiler.
“I am excited to join the Board and contribute to the Company’s strategic path, and it’s commercial success.”

NetSPI Celebrates Momentous Year for its Partner Program, Achieves 30% Growth in 2023

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the global leader in proactive security, today celebrates the achievements of its Partner Program in 2023, which experienced double-digit growth. This year, the company achieved a 30 percent year-over-year increase in partner-sourced revenue and doubled the number of opportunities. New partners have also more than doubled in 2023, with over 70 percent of NetSPI's active partners having joined since the launch of the new Partner Program. In 2023 NetSPI gained 86 new partners, including Optum, Defy Security, and BMC.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI , the global leader in proactive security, today celebrates the achievements of its Partner Program in 2023, which experienced double-digit growth.
As 2023 draws to a close, NetSPI reflects on the strategic collaborations and synergies that have propelled its Partner Program to new heights.
The NetSPI Partner Program is also expanding to support more partner types, including MSSPs and Cyber Insurance Partners.
To learn more about the NetSPI Partner Program, or inquire about becoming a partner, visit https://www.netspi.com/partners/ .

Veteran healthcare executive Trip Hofer joins .406 Ventures as Venture Partner

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- .406 Ventures , the 18 year-old Boston-based, early-stage venture capital firm focused on healthcare and enterprise technology, added Trip Hofer to its team as a Venture Partner in October.

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BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- .406 Ventures , the 18 year-old Boston-based, early-stage venture capital firm focused on healthcare and enterprise technology, added Trip Hofer to its team as a Venture Partner in October.
Hofer brings unparalleled healthcare industry experience to .406.
.406 has been investing in disruptive healthcare companies for nearly two decades, backing category-defining companies in primary care, behavioral health, eldercare, and AI-driven healthcare data management.
“Working with Trip as an executive leader in our portfolio over the past 20 years has been both fun and successful” said Liam Donohue, Co-founder and Managing Partner of .406 Ventures.

Nema Health, A Virtual PTSD Treatment Program, Raises $4.1M Seed Round And Launches In 3 States

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nema Health (Nema) , a virtual treatment program delivering evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced today it has closed a $4.1 million seed round.

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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nema Health (Nema) , a virtual treatment program delivering evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), announced today it has closed a $4.1 million seed round.
The fundraise was co-led by Optum Ventures and .406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and additional angel investors.
Nema also announced the launch of its care program in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with a national insurance partner.
The company plans to expand nationwide and to partner with other commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare.

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) and the Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth Group) (Minnetonka, MN) [NYSE: UNH].

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In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) and the Long- and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth Group) (Minnetonka, MN) [NYSE: UNH].
The rating upgrades for Chesapeake Life are based on its strategic importance as a writer of UnitedHealthcare branded ancillary products.
A complete listing of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and its subsidiaries’ FSRs, Long-Term ICRs and Long-Term IRs also is available.
For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Optum Rx Offers New Weight Management Program

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Optum Rx, a pharmacy care services company, has launched Optum Rx Weight Engage, a comprehensive weight management and wellness support program.

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Optum Rx, a pharmacy care services company, has launched Optum Rx Weight Engage, a comprehensive weight management and wellness support program.
Optum Rx Weight Engage will be available to consumers of plan sponsors, including employers, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Optum Rx Weight Engage is designed to support employers, health plans and the consumers for whom they provide benefits with a comprehensive approach to drive better health outcomes and manage coverages.
“Optum Rx Weight Engage offers clinically appropriate programs that support wellness and better health for consumers and solutions to help clients manage drug spending,” said Dr. Patrick Conway, CEO, Optum Rx.

Digital Health Strategies Closes Series A Funding Round to Expand Its Share of Health™ Patient Loyalty Platform

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Digital Health Strategies, Inc. (DHS), a healthcare-exclusive, data and technology-enabled solutions company, today announced it has closed a Series A funding round to expand its Share of Health™ patient loyalty platform.

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Digital Health Strategies, Inc. (DHS), a healthcare-exclusive, data and technology-enabled solutions company, today announced it has closed a Series A funding round to expand its Share of Health™ patient loyalty platform.
The company’s clients include some of the largest health systems in the country including Geisinger, Hackensack Meridian Health and Providence Health.
With the support of the country's most respected healthcare leaders, DHS is poised to supercharge the next phase of the company’s growth.
“Cultivating patient loyalty is imperative as health systems have increasingly grown to own more of the continuum of care,” said Ben Texter, co-founder and co-CEO of DHS.