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Health Care Service Corporation is launching the HealthSpring brand for its Medicare products after closing the deal to acquire Cigna’s plans.
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The Federal Trade Commission hosted a day-long workshop on Wednesday that sought to dive into whether there’s a risk of “deceptive marketing” in providing gender-affirming care to minors, and is lo | The Federal Trade Commission hosted a day-long workshop on Wednesday that sought to dive into whether there’s a risk of “deceptive marketing” in providing gender-affirming care to minors, and is looking for further feedback on the matter.
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Mashup Score: 0RFK Jr. cancels USPSTF meeting as healthcare orgs urge Congress to 'protect integrity' of expert panel - 1 day(s) ago
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s office abruptly called off a meeting of the U.S. | The office of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly called off a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force scheduled for Thursday, as many healthcare experts are concerned about potential political interference that could sideline independent experts.
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UnitedHealth Group has announced further leadership appointments as returning CEO Stephen Hemsley solidifies his executive team. | UnitedHealth Group has announced further leadership appointments as returning CEO Stephen Hemsley solidifies his executive team.
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Clasp, a recruitment tool for health systems, announced $100 million in no-cosigner education loan funding from major health systems. | Since 2018, Clasp has helped more than 10,000 students access outcomes-based financing, career pathways and student loan repayment.
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Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has entered into a definitive agreement with Walgreens Boots Alliance to acquire the struggling retail pharmacy chain. | The confirmation follows weeks of speculation and rumors that Sycamore was planning to take over Walgreens and take the company private.
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Mashup Score: 0Senate HELP debates cybersecurity, data privacy policy in hearing as Medicaid cuts loom - 2 day(s) ago
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee held a hearing on Wednesday to address consumer health data privacy and cybersecurity vulnerabilities for healthcare organizatio | On Wednesday, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee held a hearing dedicated to healthcare sector cybersecurity and health data privacy. Democratic lawmakers could not ignore the backdrop of reconciliation.
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Mashup Score: 4What employers want from specialty care - 2 day(s) ago
Employers are facing rising healthcare costs, and specialty care remains among the most expensive. | In this episode of “Podnosis,” we explore why some employers are turning to value-based specialty care as a strategy to control costs and improve care quality.
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Clasp, a recruitment tool for health systems, announced $100 million in no-cosigner education loan funding from major health systems. | Since 2018, Clasp has helped more than 10,000 students access outcomes-based financing, career pathways and student loan repayment.
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Mashup Score: 2Most states saw hospital obstetric service shutdowns from 2010-2022, with rural states hit hardest - 3 day(s) ago
Nearly all states saw declines in the number of acute care hospitals offering obstetric services between 2010 through 2022, with seven states seeing a quarter or more of their hospitals dropping ob | Seven states had a quarter or more of their hospitals drop obstetric service lines, and eight states did not have the services offered at more than two-thirds of their rural hospitals as of 2022, researchers wrote in a recent study.
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HCSC launches rebrand for its Medicare unit as 'HealthSpring' https://t.co/qH8IohZYjB