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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and Humana Sign Multiyear Agreement
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and Humana Inc. have signed a new multiyear agreement that provides Humana members with in-network access to FCS’ comprehensive range of oncology services.
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) have signed a new multiyear agreement that provides Humana members with in-network access to FCS’ comprehensive range of oncology services.
Beginning October 1, 2019, the agreement adds services at FCS locations throughout the state. Humana members with coverage provided through Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans can receive oncology and hematology physician services, as well as radiation oncology, radiology, laboratory, pathology, and pharmacy services at in-network rates.
FCS Chief Executive Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA said, “We are so pleased to welcome Humana members. This agreement means that even more Florida residents can now access FCS providers and services and receive world-class cancer care, as well as treatments for other non-cancer related illnesses, close to where they live and work.”
Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity: Urban Health Outreach
May 9th 2024In the series debut episode of "Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity," Mary Sligh, CRNP, and Chelsea Chappars, of Allegheny Health Network, explain how the Urban Health Outreach program aims to improve health equity for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Tackling Health Inequality: The Power of Education and Experience
April 30th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our final episode of this limited series and our conversation with Janine Jelks-Seale, MSPPM, director of health equity at UPMC Health Plan.
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The Joint Commission is launching the Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program to standardize staff training and patient care practices at rural health clinics nationwide; the American Cancer Society recently launched the largest-ever study of cancer risk and outcomes in Black women; the HHS COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved $732 billion by preventing illness and related costs.
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