Humana to launch digital health center in Boston
US health insurer Humana is launching a new center for digital health and analytics in Boston that will be staffed by nearly 250 new employees within the next five years, focusing on developing new products and services for use across the organization.
SCOR Global Life partners with health intelligence company HIL
SCOR Global Life, the international life and health subsidiary of French reinsurer SCOR, has collaborated with data-driven health intelligence company Health Longevity (HLI).
Cigna shareholders approve $52bn Express Scripts merger deal
Cigna shareholders have approved the proposed $52 billion merger agreement with pharmacy benefit company Express Scripts.
AXIS appoints global head of accident & health
AXIS Insurance, a part of AXIS Capital Holdings, has appointed James Hamilton to the newly-created role of global head of accident & health (A&H) insurance.
WR Berkley launches new healthcare unit; appoints head from AIG
Insurer WR Berkley Corporation has formed Berkley Healthcare, a new unit that will provide a broad array of products and services to all types of healthcare providers.
Anthem partners with Walmart for over-the-counter drugs
Health insurer Anthem has partnered with retail giant Walmart to expand access to over-the counter (OTC) medicines and other health services for Medicare-eligible individuals.
One Medical receives $350m investment to fund growth
One Medical, a primary care provider focused on transforming health care, has secured an investment of up to $350 million from private equity firm Carlyle Group to fund its "aggressive growth" plan.
Verscend Technologies releases new version of Medical Intelligence
Verscend Technologies, a specialist in data-driven healthcare solutions, has released Medical Intelligence v7.8, a step forward in the value that its performance analytics solution delivers to payers and other organizations managing healthcare risk.
Quest Diagnostics achieves Workplace Health gold status
Quest Diagnostics DGX, a provider of diagnostic information services, has achieved gold status in the American Heart Association's 2018 Workplace Health Achievement Index, ranking the company's workplace health program among the best in the nation.
Q Point Health secures URAC accreditation
Q Point Health (Q Point) has earned the URAC accreditation for credentialing providers. This demonstrates that Q Point adheres to the highest possible national industry standards when vetting a provider's credentials to join a health plan's network.
