Wednesday, March 23, 2022

United Behavioral Health beats landmark coverage class-actionUnited Behavioral Health beats landmark coverage class-actionUnited Behavioral Health beats landmark coverage class-action

United Behavioral Health beats landmark coverage class-action

The Ninth Circuit ruled that United Behavioral Health adequately followed plan terms when it denied coverage by self-insured and fully insured employer health plans for residential and outpatient treatment.



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American Hospital Association's latest investments emphasize health equityAmerican Hospital Association's latest investments emphasize health equityAmerican Hospital Association's latest investments emphasize health equity

American Hospital Association's latest investments emphasize health equity

The trade group most recently contributed an undisclosed amount to SteelSky Ventures as part of its broader push to support initiatives led by women and people of color.



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WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fallWHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fallWHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron variant and its subvariant BA.2.



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What to know about COVID vaccines for little kidsWhat to know about COVID vaccines for little kidsWhat to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids

Here’s what is known so far, and what's next before the nation’s 18 million children under 5 can become eligible for vaccination.



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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Centene promotes tech, health services lead to CEO Centene promotes tech, health services lead to CEO Centene promotes tech, health services lead to CEO

Centene promotes tech, health services lead to CEO

London's appointment comes as more insurers invest in care delivery and healthcare services as a way to grow their revenue beyond insurance premiums.



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COVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsuredCOVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsuredCOVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsured

COVID budget impasse halts aid to test and treat uninsured

"The lack of funding for COVID-19 needs is having real consequences," Martin Kramer, a spokesman for the Health Resources and Services Administration, said in a statement. “We have begun an orderly shutdown of the program."



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Advocate Aurora Health bucks labor cost inflation trendAdvocate Aurora Health bucks labor cost inflation trendAdvocate Aurora Health bucks labor cost inflation trend

Advocate Aurora Health bucks labor cost inflation trend

Advocate Aurora's salary, wage and benefit costs only increased 3.2% from 2020 to 2021, well below the 13% national average.



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Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in U.S.Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in U.S.Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in U.S.

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID cases in U.S.

With coronavirus cases rising in parts of Europe and Asia, scientists worry that an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant may soon push cases up in the United States too.



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Federal appeals court deals another blow to Hackensack Meridian-Englewood dealFederal appeals court deals another blow to Hackensack Meridian-Englewood dealFederal appeals court deals another blow to Hackensack Meridian-Englewood deal

Federal appeals court deals another blow to Hackensack Meridian-Englewood deal

A four-judge panel upheld New Jersey federal judge John Vazquez' ruling that allowed federal regulators to block the proposed acquisition.



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Two University of Maryland Medical System hospitals to join Kaiser networkTwo University of Maryland Medical System hospitals to join Kaiser networkTwo University of Maryland Medical System hospitals to join Kaiser network

Two University of Maryland Medical System hospitals to join Kaiser network

The hospitals will help Kaiser Permanente physicians provide inpatient services to their patients in Maryland.



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