Health coverage gains from California gig worker law uncertain by Steven Findlay, Kaiser Health News Monday, October 7, 2019 A new California law reclassifies some independent contractors as employees, requiring they be offered a range of benefits and worker protections.
Uber And Lyft ride-sharing services hitch onto Medicaid by Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Thursday, September 26, 2019 As they seek to lower costs and improve care, Medicaid and other insurers have begun to examine the transportation needs of patients.
Blue Shield of California pilots transportation program by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Blue Shield of California is piloting transportation benefits with some of its members in Sacramento.
Executive Spotlight—Lyft VP Megan Callahan by Paige Minemyer Friday, July 12, 2019 FierceHealthcare sat down with Megan Callahan, vice president for healthcare at Lyft, for our latest Executive Spotlight.
Arizona Medicaid to offer ride-sharing with Lyft for NEMT by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Arizona’s Medicaid program will cover Lyft's ride-sharing service as a nonemergency medical transport option.
Uber Health teams up with Grand Rounds by Heather Landi Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Uber is partnering with Grand Rounds to enable some of the largest employers in the U.S. to cover the cost of employees' trips to see the doctor.
Why Lyft is making Medicare Advantage a key focus by Paige Minemyer Monday, February 4, 2019 Lyft has been in the healthcare space for the past several years, and it sees Medicare Advantage plans as a key demographic for its health platform.
Lyft hires VP of healthcare—roundup by Paige Minemyer Monday, December 3, 2018 Lyft has hired a vice president to oversee the growth of its healthcare business, plus more healthcare headlines.
Airbnb announces new 'free' option for medical travelers by Tina Reed Friday, September 21, 2018 At the Biden Cancer Initiative in D.C. on Friday, Airbnb announced a new option for hosts to open their homes to patients who travel for care.
BCBSA takes aim at the social determinants of health by Paige Minemyer Thursday, March 15, 2018 The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has launched a new initiative that targets the "ZIP code effect."
