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COVID-era waivers expanding telehealth reimbursements set to end this year
Health care providers supercharged their telemedicine offerings as a result of the pandemic—however, how those providers will be reimbursed for virtual care moving forward is in question.
Read More »Highmark Health partners with tech platform, looks to streamline member access to specialty medications
Highmark Health is working with a Pittsburgh-based health care technology startup to streamline member access to prescription drugs from specialty pharmacies.
Read More »Allentown company taps underused employee pool to fill staffing needs
An Allentown firm is bridging the gap to bring neurodivergent people into mainstream jobs, lifting their ability to make a living and offering companies a whole new pool of workers.
Read More »A Conversation With: Brian Rinker, market president for Highmark’s Eastern Pennsylvania Region
Brian Rinker is the market president for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, based in Camp Hill & Wilkes-Barre.
Read More »New pharmacy solution company tackles medication affordability for Highmark-, Independence-insured patients
An independent pharmacy solution startup funded by five Blue Cross Blue Shield plans is expected to improve medication affordability for patients across the state.
Read More »Working in the post-pandemic economy – what employers need to know
How do you position your business in the post-pandemic economy? A number of local experts answered that question during a webinar hosted by Lehigh Valley Business.
Read More »Highmark extends cost-sharing waivers for COVID care, telehealth, to June
Highmark is extending its waiver on cost-sharing for both inpatient hospital care related to COVID-19 and telehealth visits for members of the Pittsburgh-based insurer to June 30, as opposed to the original end date of March 31.
Read More »PAMED and Highmark open grant applications for non-health system affiliated physicians
Pennsylvania physicians that aren’t affiliated with a health care system are eligible for part of a $4 million grant fund through the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).
Read More »Telehealth claims exploded in 2020 for Highmark
Highmark members increased their use of telehealth services by 3,400% last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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