Revenue Cycle and Payer News – September 4, 2024

UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill® Partner to Expand Career Pathways Training to Foster Healthier Communities
UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill Industries International announced a three-year, $4.5 million strategic partnership to increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities in 25 states through 38 Goodwill® organizations. The partnership aims to help people overcome barriers keeping them from obtaining long-term, higher-paying employment.

Techstars, Johns Hopkins University, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Bring Healthcare AI Accelerator to Baltimore
Techstars, Johns Hopkins University, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced a collaboration to launch a new healthcare accelerator program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs building pathways to better care through artificial intelligence.

Aetna® first major insurer to expand and simplify access to fertility services
Aetna®, a CVS Health® Company, now offers intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a medical benefit for eligible plans. Members may access this benefit as a test of fertility and, in some cases, to increase the chances of pregnancy. Aetna’s landmark policy change increases access to family-building possibilities, regardless of sexual orientation or partner status.

Humana Announces New Veteran Hiring Strategy and Recognition as Top Veteran-Friendly Company
Humana Inc., a health and well-being company, launches a refreshed military-connected hiring strategy and earns recognition by U.S. Veterans Magazineopens new window as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer and Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program.

Oscar Insurance Strategy
Oscar recently hosted their 2024 Investor Day where they shared updates across the business and mapped out Oscar’s longer term company strategy.

PEOPLE Magazine Recognizes Humana as one of the Top “100 Companies That Care”
Humana Inc., a health and well-being company, is proud to announce that it has been named to PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care list”opens new window for 2024, ranking Humana in the top 50 (46 th place). The annual list honors companies that “go the extra mile to honor their customers, empower their employees, and make the world a better place.”

Federal Government Rates CareSource Among the Best Health Plans for Members with Complex Health Needs
The federal government has rated CareSource one of the best health plans for patients with complex health care needs who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The 2024 rating by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded CareSource 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality, a level achieved by less than 15% of participating health plans nationwide.

CareFirst Named to 2024 Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders List
Modern Healthcare recognized CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, as one of its 2024 Diversity Leaders. This prestigious award reaffirms CareFirst’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the organization and the broader healthcare industry.

Humana and Evergreen Nephrology Introduce New Specialized Care Program for Patients Living with Kidney Disease
Humana Inc., a health and well-being company, announced a new value-based kidney care program with Evergreen Nephrologyopens new window designed to advance quality of care and help optimize health outcomes for people living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $100 Million to Navigators Who Will Help Millions of Americans — Especially in Underserved Communities — Sign Up for Health Coverage
The Biden-Harris Administration continued its historic investment in health care coverage and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by awarding a new round of $100 million to organizations vital to helping underserved communities, consumers, and small businesses find and enroll in quality, affordable health coverage through HealthCare.gov, the Health Insurance Marketplace®.

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