Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM – News) announced today that its Games for Health team is launching the first of several iPhone applications that feature a fun approach to helping people get healthier and achieve lifelong well-being.
Colorfall, a puzzle game promoting cognitive [...]
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the Palmetto Health Family Medicine Center/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Family and Preventive Medicine will begin a project on July 1 that features a new payment model to reward improved health outcomes and coordinated care within the complexities of our health care system.
The payment arrangement [...]
BrandsPlus Rx helps bridge potential coverage gaps by focusing, in part, on more costly brand-name and specialty drugs for which there is no equally effective generic equivalent, and which may be out of reach financially for some employees.
Patients using home monitoring were 50 percent more likely to have their blood pressure in control.
“At-home health screening kits can make an impact in the early detection of certain illnesses, and ultimately save lives,” said Sam Ho, M.D.
“Members saw that we established a presence on the social media sites they regularly frequent, offering them a new way to get information, offer instant feedback and even ask questions.”
The People’s Voice win represents a collaborative effort between Regence BlueCross BlueShield and the agencies that developed the site, lead agency North and development partner unit9.
“Our associates and their families need a holistic health approach that is convenient and cost-effective.”
“Virtuwell is all about bringing more choices, affordable and easy-to-use options and high-quality health care,” said Mary Brainerd, president and CEO.
“Our new Healthy Lifestyle Coaching program responds to direct feedback from our customers who are looking for a more holistic, integrated approach to helping their employees make lasting health improvements.”