After submitting its IPO paperwork late last year, Lyft Inc. is set to list its shares on Nasdaq toward the end of next month. As it prepares to go public, the ride-hailing company continues to grow the health care arm of its business, which tackles social determinants of health and helps seniors age in place […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Historically, the home health industry has largely been driven by Medicare payments, and agencies have been hesitant to turn to managed care and commercial insurance to drive additional revenue. It’s understandable, as the process to seek and secure payment outside of traditional channels can be overwhelming, said Lynn Labarta, CEO of Imark Consulting, a home […]
In a push toward supporting in-home care, Walgreens (NYSE: WAG), along with national health insurers, have expanded their telemedicine initiatives, hoping to reach millions more consumers by next year. The Deerfield, Illinois-based national drugstore chain, which launched its telehealth smartphone app late last year, said it will be expanding the tech to both tablets and […]
A new collaboration between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center plans to improve the delivery and quality of health care services for North Carolinians. One way this partnership hopes to achieve this is through a home health initiative that aims to reduce the length of time patients […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan plans to expand its national network of durable medical equipment (DME) providers by linking provider networks with BCBS plans in other states, Crain’s Detroit Business reports. Specifically, BCBS expansion plans are geared toward active autoworkers, and as part of the changes, BCBS will not renew a contract for […]