Lloyd ’s of London battles insurers over ‘state-backed’ cyber attacks
Demand to exclude state-backed attacks from policies stirs controversy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HIV Infections Could Spike After Ruling on Affordable Care Act: Experts
Ending coverage of the medication known as PrEP, which was mandated for health insurers under the Affordable Care Act, will result in at least 2,000 new HIV infections within a year, experts said. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA's Preventive Care Coverage Requirements
(MedPage Today) -- A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring all insurers to cover certain preventive services free of charge, angering the law's supporters.
"Individual Plaintiffs need not comply... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 30, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Over-The-Counter Narcan is a Great First Step, But There ’ s Still Work to Be Done
The opioid overdose epidemic, which caused 80,000 deaths in 2021, can often seem like an unrelenting tragedy, but on Wednesday, there was cause to celebrate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved Narcan, a nasal-spray form of the opioid-overdose-reversing drug naloxone, without a prescription over-the-counter. This is a major win, because Narcan works as first aid, and must typically be administered by someone else to an overdosing person. Over-the-counter Narcan could mean that more people have the medicine on hand during the crucial minutes of an overdose.
At the same time, public health ex...
Source: TIME: Health - March 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized News Team Source Type: news
Meiji Yasuda to buy group insurance units of U.S.-based Elevance
TOKYO -- Japan's Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance on Wednesday said it will acquire three group insurance subsidiaries of U.S. insurer Elevance Health, accelerating its push into the growing American market. The purchase price is estimated at around 100 billion yen ($753 million). Meiji Yasuda will…#tokyo #yasuda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here's where UPMC WorkPartners insurer is expanding now
It's the latest growth of the UPMC Health Plan unit since it widened past Pennsylvania in 2018. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news
Key Trends: Patient experience data reveal how insurers and middlemen impose barriers in health care
ThePatient Experience Survey (PES) series continues to reveal how health insurance is not working as it should for too many Americans — especially vulnerable groups. This series – including surveys of 5,000 Americans conducted with Ipsos, a leading research company in the United States — documents a consistent trend in reports of insurer- and middlemen-imposed practices that can keep patients from the medicines and treatment s that they need. (Source: The Catalyst)
Source: The Catalyst - March 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cynthia Hicks Tags: Health Insurance Out-of-Pocket Costs Pharmacy Benefit Managers Polling Source Type: news
The Opioid-Treatment Narcan Can Now Be Purchased Over-the-Counter, Without a Prescription
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.
Here’s a look at the issues involved.
What is Narcan?
The approved branded nasal spray from Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Emergent BioSolutions is the best-known form of naloxone.
It can reverse overdoses of opioids, including street drugs such as...
Source: TIME: Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GEOFF MULVIHILL / AP Tags: Uncategorized Addiction wire Source Type: news
The Dreaded Medical Paperwork Is About to Be Scaled Back
UnitedHealthcare said it would remove many procedures and medical devices from its list of services requiring prior authorization. The paperwork required by health insurers to get many medical procedures or tests—one of the biggest gripes of doctors and patients—is getting rolled back.…#unitedhealthcare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Debate rages over whether Arizona health care bill would help providers or hurt small businesses
A new bill to support health care providers when submitting claims to insurers could result in small business owners having to pay higher insurance costs for their employees.
If passed, House Bill 2290, which is sponsored by Rep. David Cook (R-Globe), would establish protocol and a definitive timeframe for when a health care insurer responds to a health care service provider ’s request for a reason a claim was denied, and to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
Cook, a small business owner… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mignon A. Gould Source Type: news
UPDATE 1-Oscar Health names former Aetna head Mark Bertolini as CEO
Health insurer Oscar Health Inc said on Tuesday that Mark Bertolini, former chief of Aetna Inc, will take on the role of its CEO next month, sending its shares up about 24% before the bell. Bertolini was previously the chief executive officer of health insurance giant Aetna Inc, which is now a…#oscarhealthinc #markbertolini #aetnainc #cvshealthcorp #alphabet #oscarhealth #aetna #marioschlosser #oscar #joshuakushner (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Regulation Can ’t Prevent the Next Financial Crisis
That is the topic of my latest Bloomberg column, here is one piece of it: For another, an effort to make banks safer can effectively push risk into other sectors of finance. It can move into money market funds, commercial credit lenders, fintech, insurance companies, trade credit, and elsewhere.…#federalreserves #aig #siliconvalleybank #nextfinancialcrisis (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oscar Health Stock Soars Because Aetna ’s Former CEO Is Taking the Wheel
Mark Bertolini, who previously led the big health insurer, will succeed Mario Schlosser in the top job on April 3.#markbertolini #marioschlosser (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Oscar Health Taps Former Aetna Executive As New CEO, Replacing Insurer ’s Co-Founder
Oscar Health said former Aetna executive Mark Bertolini will take over as chief executive officer effective next week, replacing company co-founder Mario Schlosser. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech business pharma Source Type: news
Former Aetna CEO to Take Helm of Health Insurer Oscar
Mark Bertolini said he would initially focus on ensuring Oscar meets its goal of having profitable insurance business this year. Mark Bertolini , former chief executive of health insurance giant Aetna Inc. and hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will take the helm of Oscar Health Inc. as it seeks…#markbertolini #aetnainc #oscarhealthinc #marioschlosser #oscar #joshuakushner (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
