Walmart makes headway into self-insured space with Transcarent partnershipWalmart makes headway into self-insured space with Transcarent partnershipWalmart makes headway into self-insured space with Transcarent partnership

Walmart makes headway into self-insured space with Transcarent partnership

Walmart is making its first grab for the self-funded employer market in an attempt to capture more consumer healthcare dollars.

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COVID-19 vaccine exemption passes West Virginia HouseCOVID-19 vaccine exemption passes West Virginia HouseCOVID-19 vaccine exemption passes West Virginia House

COVID-19 vaccine exemption passes West Virginia House

A bill to limit West Virginia employers in their ability to require workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus passed the House of Delegates.

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U.S.: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next weekU.S.: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next weekU.S.: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

U.S.: States can order COVID shots for younger kids next week

U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.

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Nebraska attorney general says doctors can prescribe controversial COVID drugsNebraska attorney general says doctors can prescribe controversial COVID drugsNebraska attorney general says doctors can prescribe controversial COVID drugs

Nebraska attorney general says doctors can prescribe controversial COVID drugs

Nebraska's AG said that he won't seek disciplinary action against doctors who prescribe controversial, off-label drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus infections.

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Dr. Stephen Klasko thinks digital health key to erasing disparitiesDr. Stephen Klasko thinks digital health key to erasing disparitiesDr. Stephen Klasko thinks digital health key to erasing disparities

Dr. Stephen Klasko thinks digital health key to erasing disparities

After retiring from Jefferson Health, CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko wants to find ways to use technology to create a healthcare model driven by population health.

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New Jersey hospital's new owners aim to bolster mental health servicesNew Jersey hospital's new owners aim to bolster mental health servicesNew Jersey hospital's new owners aim to bolster mental health services

New Jersey hospital's new owners aim to bolster mental health services

Paige Dworak, who will be the first female owner-CEO of a New Jersey hospital, looks to turn around the struggling facility by expanding its mental health services.

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BCBS sues COVID testing lab againBCBS sues COVID testing lab againBCBS sues COVID testing lab again

BCBS sues COVID testing lab again

GS Labs charges about 10 times what Medicare reimburses clinicians for administering a COVID-19 antigen test, and twice as much for administering more advanced PCR tests.

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Crain acquires Mercom Capital Group's Digital Health businessCrain acquires Mercom Capital Group's Digital Health businessCrain acquires Mercom Capital Group's Digital Health business

Crain acquires Mercom Capital Group's Digital Health business

The acquisition will deliver news, data and analysis to healthcare providers, payers, investors, and suppliers.

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BCBS sues COVID testing lab with another pricing suitBCBS sues COVID testing lab with another pricing suitBCBS sues COVID testing lab with another pricing suit

BCBS sues COVID testing lab with another pricing suit

GS Labs charges about 10 times what Medicare reimburses clinicians for administering a COVID-19 antigen test, and twice as much for administering more advanced PCR tests.

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Mobile tools may manage hypertension, study findsMobile tools may manage hypertension, study findsMobile tools may manage hypertension, study finds

Mobile tools may manage hypertension, study finds

A new study finds some people with high blood pressure may benefit from using a self management app.

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