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Neuronetics Announces Continued Momentum from Health Plans for TMS Therapy Coverage

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Dean Health Plan has also removed the requirement for a prior trial of psychotherapy.

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  • Dean Health Plan has also removed the requirement for a prior trial of psychotherapy.
  • The policy updates from BCBS Kansas City and Dean Health Plan are effective immediately, with the Magellan update going into effect on November 18, 2023.
  • Neuronetics is the only TMS company in the industry with a dedicated health policy team that partners with both providers and payors to advocate for health policy changes.
  • For more information about NeuroStar TMS Therapy, please visit NeuroStar.com .

CareSource names president for Kansas market

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Topeka, KS, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource announces the appointment of Chad Moore as president of the Kansas market.

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  • Topeka, KS, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareSource announces the appointment of Chad Moore as president of the Kansas market.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Chad Moore as president of CareSource Kansas,” said Scott Markovich, executive vice president of markets and products for CareSource.
  • Prior to CareSource, Moore was the vice president and chief network officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City.
  • CareSource Kansas was formed to offer programs and products in the state of Kansas.

BioStem Technologies Awarded Q Code for VENDAJE AC® Line from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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(OTC:BSEM), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of placental-derived biologics for advanced wound care, today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new Q code, Q4279 for VENDAJE AC® pursuant to its application for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) “Q” codes.

Key Points: 
  • (OTC:BSEM), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of placental-derived biologics for advanced wound care, today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new Q code, Q4279 for VENDAJE AC® pursuant to its application for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) “Q” codes.
  • The HCPCS code assigned for VENDAJE AC® will be effective January 1st, 2024.
  • VENDAJE AC is a human connective tissue matrix comprised of dehydrated amniotic/chorionic tissue processed using BioStem’s proprietary BioREtain® process.
  • "Securing the CMS Q code for our VENDAJE AC® tissue allograft marks yet another win for BioStem Technologies and ensures broader access to another top-tier wound care product within our portfolio,” said Biostem Technologies CEO Jason Matuszewski.

Family Medicine Specialists Selects Cardio Diagnostics’ Epigenetic-Genetic Tests for Assessing Heart Attack Risk for its BlueCross BlueShield Patients

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The "Heart Attack Prevention" initiative will leverage Cardio Diagnostics' advanced and highly sensitive blood-based epigenetic-genetic tests to risk stratify FMS’ patient population.

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  • The "Heart Attack Prevention" initiative will leverage Cardio Diagnostics' advanced and highly sensitive blood-based epigenetic-genetic tests to risk stratify FMS’ patient population.
  • According to the CDC, nearly 50% of Americans have at least one major cardiovascular risk such as diabetes, obesity, or hypertension.
  • FMS is implementing Cardio Diagnostics’ heart attack risk assessment test, Epi+Gen CHD, in at least 1,200 patients with CHD risk factors with BlueCross BlueShield Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and PPO health plans.
  • This initiative will demonstrate the practical and cost-effective benefits of early heart attack risk detection and intervention.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Special Beginnings® initiative to fund additional CenteringPregnancy sites statewide

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) continues its collaboration with Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) to add up to 20 additional CenteringPregnancy sites as part of BCBSTX's statewide evolved Special Beginnings® initiative to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) continues its collaboration with Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) to add up to 20 additional CenteringPregnancy sites as part of BCBSTX's statewide evolved Special Beginnings® initiative to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies.
  • Numerous studies have shown that CenteringPregnancy practices are able to improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies as well as reduce health disparities.
  • BCBSTX's collaboration with CHI began in 2020 and has resulted in awarding seven Texas provider locations with grants to implement CenteringPregnancy's group model.
  • BCBSTX's statewide expanded Special Beginnings® initiative aims to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies following data that showed nine out of 10 maternal deaths in Texas were preventable.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Appoints Marisa J. Harney And Linda M. Williams To Its Board Of Directors

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today the appointment of Marisa J. Harney and Linda M. Williams to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today the appointment of Marisa J. Harney and Linda M. Williams to its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • They have also each been appointed to the Audit and Risk Management Committees of the Board effective January 1, 2024.
  • They will also serve on the Board of Directors of the Company’s banking subsidiary, Eastern Bank.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Marisa Harney and Linda Williams to our Board,” said Bob Rivers, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Eastern Bankshares, Inc. and Eastern Bank.

GuideWell Announces Appointment of Thurman Justice as Triple-S Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Justice joined GuideWell in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Justice joined GuideWell in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer.
  • "Thurman Justice is a highly respected, values-based, mission-driven leader and possesses all the qualities required to position Triple-S for strong future success," said GuideWell President and CEO, Pat Geraghty.
  • A health care and insurance industry veteran, Justice held senior executive roles at multiple companies prior to joining GuideWell, including Chief Financial Officer of Beacon Health Options, a behavioral health management company serving 40 million people in 50 states and Chief Financial Officer of Senior Whole Health, a health care plan serving both Medicare and Medicaid-eligible individuals.
  • I'm proud to call the island home and have experienced first-hand the deep challenges that exist within its health care system," said Justice.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Announced for 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2024 Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference, which will be held virtually on April 11, 2024. The conference is the place to connect with more than 250 key decision makers in human resources, employee benefits, wellness, health promotion, nutrition, and fitness.

Key Points: 
  • Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2024 Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference, which will be held virtually on April 11, 2024.
  • BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2024 Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference, which will be held virtually on April 11, 2024.
  • The conference is the place to connect with more than 250 key decision makers in human resources, employee benefits, wellness, health promotion, nutrition, and fitness.
  • Wellness Workdays' annual conference provides an introduction to thought leadership from across the US and is an exceptional educational and networking opportunity.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas grants additional $3.7 million to community non-profits in support of Texas moms, babies

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has granted an additional $3.7 million to seven local non-profits that serve and support access to health care for Texas moms and babies as part of BCBSTX's statewide expanded Special Beginnings® maternal and infant health initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

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  • Abide Women's Health Services to expand their community-based prenatal and maternal health services through their Easy Access™ Clinic and new mobile unit.
  • HOPE Clinic to support their Maternal Outcomes Management Improvement (MOMI) project for women at the highest risk for severe maternal morbidity.
  • They offer early, continuous utilization of prenatal care, educate about healthy spacing between pregnancies and promote general reproductive health.
  • "In order to move the needle and support Texas moms and babies, it will take a collective effort.

11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference Call for Speakers

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held virtually on April 11, 2024.

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  • HINGHAM, Mass., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity, announces its "Call for Speakers" for the 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held virtually on April 11, 2024.
  • "We are seeking high-caliber speakers to deliver engaging and interactive sessions that touch on the latest research, developments, and trends in workplace wellness," says Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays.
  • "Drawing more than 200 attendees from benefits, senior leaders, human resources, and wellness, the Emerging Trends in Workplace Wellness Conference provides speakers the opportunity to educate key decision makers and share their thought leadership on topics related to employee health and well-being."
  • Now in its eleventh year, Wellness Workdays' annual conference has developed a reputation as an exceptional educational event that provides opportunities for professionals to meet virtually and hear directly from leading industry experts.