Health and wellness

Telemedicine is on the rise, nearly tripling in use over the past two years, according to Rochester, N.Y.-based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Policyholders generally are dissatisfied with the apps that their insurers are providing, according to a new study by J.D. Power.

Payers are establishing innovative ways to provide better care and improve the overall patient experience, according to America’s Health Insurance Plans.

A new Medicare Advantage plan will rely heavily on analytics to focus efforts on treating chronic conditions.

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service has had a data breach after an unauthorized user accessed the online provider portal with the intent of fraudulently rerouting a provider financial transaction.

Healthcare technology leverages voice-activated virtual assistant for applications that send HIPAA-covered data.

To help fight the rising tide of specialty drug costs, CVS Specialty has been elevating its digital tool capability for drug management and integrating it with its care coordination programs.

One of the nation’s largest health insurers is integrating capabilities with a health consumer experience firm to improve offerings to employers and plan members.

Cigna is using a new highly visual dynamic reporting program to work with Collaborative Accountable Care partners in delivering better care.

For healthcare payers, the answer depends on more than just saving money—optimizing health should be the basis for adoption.