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Insurance Companies are Being Sued by a Surgery Center that Had Enough

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coast Surgery Center is an outpatient surgery center in the city of Huntington Beach, CA and has been in business since 2018.

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coast Surgery Center is an outpatient surgery center in the city of Huntington Beach, CA and has been in business since 2018.
  • Based on the UCR rate provided by the insurance, the provider and patient understand that if they are to proceed, how much the insurance company will reimburse.
  • All the information obtained is documented by both the insurance carrier and facility as a part of their policy and practice.
  • After being owed over $6M, Coast Surgery Center has had enough and is suing the insurance companies.

UnitedHealth Group and Allianz SE Remain Atop AM Best’s Largest Insurer Rankings

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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In addition, Allianz SE remained in its top spot by nonbanking assets, at $1.2 trillion, while Berkshire Hathaway Inc. rose to second place from fifth.

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  • In addition, Allianz SE remained in its top spot by nonbanking assets, at $1.2 trillion, while Berkshire Hathaway Inc. rose to second place from fifth.
  • AM Best released the rankings of the world’s largest global insurance companies, by NPW and nonbanking assets, in the Jan. 6, 2023, issue of Best's News.
  • Overall, the two rankings saw some reshuffling in the top spots, with U.S.-based health insurers further strengthening their leading positions.
  • These gains came at the expense of two Chinese insurers — China Life Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd. and Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd.

Amerigroup Maryland is Now Wellpoint

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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The Maryland Medicaid managed care provider, formerly known as Amerigroup Maryland, is now officially Wellpoint.

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  • The Maryland Medicaid managed care provider, formerly known as Amerigroup Maryland, is now officially Wellpoint.
  • “Wellpoint is a name that has been part of our heritage for more than 30 years,” said Vincent M. Ancona, President of Wellpoint Maryland.
  • Also, healthcare providers who serve Wellpoint members across Maryland will have continued access to tools and resources to help streamline day-to-day administrative tasks.
  • This rebrand does not impact Amerigroup members and providers in New Jersey or Washington D.C.
    New Wellpoint member ID cards with the Wellpoint logo began arriving by mail late last year.

Manifest MedEx Earns Validated Data Stream Designation in NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program for Measure Year 2022

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization, announced today it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program for a third consecutive year.

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  • Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization, announced today it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program for a third consecutive year.
  • From ingestion at primary sources through transmission to end users, the designation verifies adherence to NCQA process, system, and data standards.
  • Uniquely accepted as standard supplemental data in HEDIS® audits, no primary source verification is required for HEDIS® reporting when health plans report data from Data Aggregator Validation validated sources.
  • The combined NCQA validated data and extracted data for HEDIS® reporting from MX is one of the largest influencers on administrative rates outside of HPSJ’s claims data.

Accomplished UCLA Neurosurgeon Dr. Luke Macyszyn Becomes Physician Partner at DISC Sports & Spine Center

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") prepares to open its newest state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Los Angeles, one of the region's most accomplished neurosurgeons has become a physician partner. Dr. Luke Macyszyn has joined DISC from the UCLA Health Spine Center, bringing 15 years of experience and an impressive research track record advancing the use of AI and radiology in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") prepares to open its newest state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Los Angeles, one of the region's most accomplished neurosurgeons has become a physician partner.
  • Dr. Luke Macyszyn has joined DISC from the UCLA Health Spine Center, bringing 15 years of experience and an impressive research track record advancing the use of AI and radiology in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
  • Most recently at the UCLA Heath Spine Center, Dr. Macyszyn directed the Complex Spinal Disorders and Deformity Research Program and also served as Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology and Orthopedics.
  • DISC Sports & Spine Center is California's premier provider of spine care, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine.

Akido Names Trusted Industry Leader Leslie Margolin as Head of Healthcare Networks, a New Role for the Fast-Growing Full Stack Medical Network

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akido, a full stack, tech-enabled medical network reimagining healthcare from the ground up, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of renowned industry leader Leslie Margolin as its Head of Healthcare Networks.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akido, a full stack, tech-enabled medical network reimagining healthcare from the ground up, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of renowned industry leader Leslie Margolin as its Head of Healthcare Networks.
  • Akido is transforming the healthcare experience, building sustainable, performance-based programs for physical and mental health designed around social determinants of health (SDoH).
  • Its new healthcare model is built to break systemic inequities and unlock opportunities for impactful preventive care.
  • “Leslie is a true pioneer and an architect of much of what works best in today’s modern healthcare model.

Midi Health Secures $14M Investment To Bring Expert Midlife Care for Women 40+

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Midi Health, a virtual care clinic making expert care accessible and affordable for all women experiencing the hormonal changes of midlife, today announced the completion of a $14 million seed investment co-led by Felicis and SemperVirens. Additional investment comes from leading women's health investors including Emerson Collective, Icon Ventures, Operator Collective, Muse Capital, Steel Sky Ventures and Anne and Susan Wojcicki. Currently providing insurance covered care for patients in California, Midi will leverage the new capital to expand operations nationwide and launch partnerships with some of the largest hospital systems in the country, as well as major U.S. employers.

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  • Midi closes this midlife care gap with virtual care guided by nationally recognized physicians and researchers who oversee a network of nurse practitioners trained in women's midlife health.
  • "Healthcare for women aged 40+ is one of the largest segments of healthcare that has not been transformed by digital health.
  • Midi Health is the only comprehensive virtual care clinic for women navigating midlife hormonal transition.
  • Midi supports women with expert care and hormonal and non-hormonal medications, supplements, lifestyle coaching, and vital preventative health guidance.

To combat food insecurity and build nutrition equity iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross partner with Common Threads to launch Food as Medicine classes at three LAUSD schools

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Last year, iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross helped fully renovate and expand the student-run garden program at Manual Arts High School, providing students with an opportunity to learn how to grow fresh produce.

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  • Last year, iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross helped fully renovate and expand the student-run garden program at Manual Arts High School, providing students with an opportunity to learn how to grow fresh produce.
  • Now, we are doubling down on our ongoing commitment to combat food insecurity in our communities across Los Angeles by adding nutrition education, focused on food as medicine, to our program, said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Sports.
  • The new partnership with Common Threads includes year-round hands-on nutrition education curriculum for students and their families that rolls out in late October.
  • Food is an essential part of our lives and the nutrition we need to thrive comes from good food choices.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Wisconsin Health Care Access from Nine to 68 Counties

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is creating greater access to affordable health care for tens of thousands Wisconsin consumers seeking coverage through the Wisconsin Health Care Marketplace.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is creating greater access to affordable health care for tens of thousands Wisconsin consumers seeking coverage through the Wisconsin Health Care Marketplace.
  • Anthem will offer plans at all metal levels in 68 counties and has created a dedicated support center for Wisconsin health care navigators assisting consumers with choosing health plans for 2023.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI), Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Compcare), and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC).
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Low-income Seniors to Receive Fresh Produce Thanks to $4.4 Million Grant From the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Low-income seniors across the state arent getting enough to eat, and many dont have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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  • Low-income seniors across the state arent getting enough to eat, and many dont have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Half of Indiana seniors report having troubles eating healthy, which causes increased risk of chronic diseases and reduced quality-of-life.
  • We are thankful for this generous grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to help us get fresh produce to seniors who are living in areas where they either cant afford fresh produce or they live in a food desert, where its simply not available, Brown said.
  • We appreciate the importance the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is placing on health equity with this investment.