How CVS Plans to Transform Health Care

When CVS acquired Aetna, it had big plans, and it’s starting to implement them. CVS hopes to completely transform the health care industry to benefit patients. The retailer intends to reorganize health care, so it’s centered on the consumer instead of providers. It will do this by offering more health care products and services to its customers. Health Care Hubs If you walk into a CVS store now, you’ll see many of the health care items you need. You can pick up over-the-counter medications, get a heating pad for your ailing back, and fill your prescriptions. The CVS of...

Why is Lyft Partnering with Healthcare P...

In May of 2018, Lyft teamed up with one of the nation’s leading electronic health record companies, Allscripts to create a desktop application that enables medical facilities to integrate the ride-sharing service into their practices. Now it has become a part of the daily routines of 2,500 hospitals, 45,000 physician practices, and 180,000 physicians, reaching an estimated 7 million patients. “We’re constantly working to elevate the Lyft Concierge experience to meet the needs of our healthcare partners and their patients,” explains Vice President of Healthcare at Lyft...

Medicare Advantage Could Soon Be Paying ...

More than 10 million people registered for Medicare Advantage plans in 2009. Fast forward a decade, and the number of enrollees has almost doubled. Many people have turned to Medicare Advantage, so they can get their prescription drug coverage, vision insurance, doctor’s visits, and more under one policy. Now, people are about to have another reason to join a Medicare Advantage plan. These plans are about to add additional supplemental benefits, including groceries. If you’re sick of spending your hard-earned money on food, read on! The Expansion In 2018, the Centers for...

Bernie Sanders: His Plan for American He...

Back in 2015, the world was introduced to Bernie Sanders, the junior United States Senator from Vermont. He’s mostly known for his lofty goals concerning a bill called Medicare for All. Initially, the term was coined to describe a healthcare system in which all Americans would gain access to health insurance through the government’s Medicare system, not just those who currently qualify. “Good news is, before I ran for president, in 2016, (Medicare for all) was considered to be a wild and crazy idea,” Sanders told Wolf Blitzer in a CNN town hall in February....

What the New Congress means for Medicare

While Congress may be a house divided, 2019 has shown to bode well for Medicare. As Medicare turns 53, it continues to strive to make improvements as it ages and it seems its 60 million members agree. Pulling in higher satisfaction rates than almost any other type of health insurance; it looks like Medicare will continue to adjust coverage to meet the needs of its members. Medicare Improvements in 2019 The changes to Medicare for 2019 are welcome improvements over what was implemented in 2018. Some of these changes affect everyone who is receiving benefits, while other...