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Oscar Health Goes Public
By Allison BellShares are selling for more than the company had originally predicted but for less than the actual initial IPO price.
February 26, 2021
Whole Genome Sequencing and Health InsuranceA sequencing company executive makes the case for covering comprehensive genetic scans.
February 25, 2021
Biden HHS Secretary Pick Praises Medicare Advantage at HearingXavier Becerra also confirmed that he will work to build on the current health coverage framework.
February 25, 2021
U.S. Death Counts Have Climbed for All Adult Age Groups: ActuaryFor people under 45, pandemic side effects may have contributed to the increase.
February 24, 2021
HHS Nominee Becerra Talks About Biden Medicare Buy-In Plan ThinkingRepublicans questioned whether Xavier Becerra knows enough about health policy.
February 23, 2021
With Successful IPO, Oscar Health May Be Worth $7.7 BillionThe company could begin selling stock to the public next week.
February 19, 2021
Biden Picks Health Policy Veteran to Run CMSChiquita Brooks-LaSure has talked about building on the current health coverage system, rather than scrapping it.
February 19, 2021
Giving Hearts, and Wallets, Some LoveValentine's Day is over. An Aflac executive hopes conversations about heart health will continue.