Jeff Lagasse
CEO Sam Hazen said recent population growth in Florida played a part in the decision to expand.
A Nevada jury agreed with TeamHealth that United engaged in unfair reimbursement practices.
Researchers found a significantly increased risk of infection with time elapsed since a second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Care consistency is one of the major reasons why value-based models tend to result in better outcomes for MA members.
The agreement will reportedly emphasize more personal time with healthcare professionals, as well as more personalized care.
ASA interprets BCBS' intent as improving its negotiating position against physician practices in the dispute resolution process.
The field strength includes more than 11,900 members working in behavioral health disciplines, including psychiatrists and psychiatric NPs.
Along with that growth, the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15%, from 175 to 202.
Residents at such facilities were 11% more likely to have an ACS emergency room visit and were 8.7% more likely to be hospitalized.
One dose every 12 hours for five days reduces the rate of hospitalization or death due to COVID-19 by nearly 90%, Pfizer says.