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Portsmouth to pay unexpected school insurance bill

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (578+ words) The Portsmouth City Council agreed to make a one-time $1.57 million payment to its school employees" health insurance risk pool, SchoolCare, to prevent their coverage from being discontinued in May. The City Council unanimously voted for the city manager to negotiate…...

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Portsmouth educators could stop having health care claims paid May 1

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (709+ words) City officials in Portsmouth are disputing an "unprecedented" $1.57 million bill from its employee health insurance risk pool, SchoolCare. Portsmouth's School Department is one of two SchoolCare districts in New Hampshire that haven't paid their share of a $30 million assessment from…...

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Portsmouth disputes $1.57 million SchoolCare health insurance bill

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (706+ words) City officials in Portsmouth are disputing an "unprecedented" $1.57 million bill from its employee health insurance risk pool, SchoolCare. Portsmouth's School Department is one of two SchoolCare districts in New Hampshire that haven't paid their share of a $30 million assessment from…...

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The essential role of a health plan in New Hampshire

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (555+ words) When families face a cancer diagnosis, mental health crisis, or any unexpected change in their health, the last thing they should worry about is navigating a complicated healthcare system. But for many, that is exactly what they face. Complex benefits,…...

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US asks smaller drugmakers to discuss lowering prices for Medicaid

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (284+ words) The Trump administration is asking small and mid-sized drugmakers to negotiate lower prices on their prescription medicines for the Medicaid program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Monday. So far, 16 of the largest drugmakers, including Pfizer and Eli…...

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HPM Insurance and Insurance Solutions Corporation announce merger

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (225+ words) I'm incredibly excited about this new chapter," said Keith Maglia, president of Insurance Solutions Corp. By officially joining forces, we're combining decades of experience, complementary strengths, and a deep focus on serving our clients. This merger will allow us to…...

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Government announces new Medicaid drug pricing program

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (258+ words) The government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries. The program, called the Generous Model, will launch in 2026 and allow participating state Medicaid programs…...

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Pfizer does deal with Trump on prescription drug prices

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (664+ words) and Patrick Wingrove Reuters President Donald Trump shakes hands with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Tuesday in the Oval office as Trump announced a deal with Pfizer to sell drugs at lower prices. Pfizer and President Donald Trump on Tuesday…...

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CMC, Cigna reach deal to continue coverage

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (280+ words) Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Catholic Medical Center will remain an in-network provider for Cigna Healthcare members after a deal was reached, according to both sides. Earlier this month, Cigna warned its members that in-network care could end at the…...

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Cigna warns CMC would leave network without new deal

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (566+ words) Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Catholic Medical Center is at risk of being dropped as an in-network provider for Cigna Healthcare members if a new agreement isn't reached by the end of the month, the insurer warned members in a…...