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Oct 3, 2019

Walmart to test new health care services for workers

Walmart is rolling out a health care pilot program for its employees that will come up with a curated list of high quality providers but offer fewer choices than under the current plan. Through the program, Walmart will help employees connect with local doctors in areas like primary care, cardiology and obstetrics. It is working […]

Oct 3, 2019

Walmart to test new health care services for workers

Walmart is rolling out a health care pilot program for its employees that will come up with a curated list of high quality providers but offer fewer choices than under the current plan. Through the program, Walmart will help employees connect with local doctors in areas like primary care, cardiology and obstetrics. It is working […]

Aug 30, 2019

Report: US Native American health agency at crossroads

Emergency rooms shut down for months. Hospitals put patients at risk for opioid abuse and overdoses. A longtime pediatrician was charged with sexually abusing children. The federal agency that administers health care for more than 2.5 million Native Americans has long been plagued with problems that have kept it from improving health care delivery. Money, […]

Aug 30, 2019

Report: US Native American health agency at crossroads

Emergency rooms shut down for months. Hospitals put patients at risk for opioid abuse and overdoses. A longtime pediatrician was charged with sexually abusing children. The federal agency that administers health care for more than 2.5 million Native Americans has long been plagued with problems that have kept it from improving health care delivery. Money, […]

Aug 29, 2019

Legal disputes stalling new Louisiana Medicaid contracts

Plans to shift more than 500,000 Louisiana Medicaid patients to new health plans by January will remain stalled, with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration unable to negotiate contracts with four managed care companies while legal disputes continue. Louisiana’s chief procurement officer Paula Tregre denied the Department of Health’s request to move ahead with new multibillion-dol[...]

Aug 29, 2019

Legal disputes stalling new Louisiana Medicaid contracts

Plans to shift more than 500,000 Louisiana Medicaid patients to new health plans by January will remain stalled, with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration unable to negotiate contracts with four managed care companies while legal disputes continue. Louisiana’s chief procurement officer Paula Tregre denied the Department of Health’s request to move ahead with new multibillion-dol[...]

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