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Colorado in “third wave” of COVID-19 as hospitalizations reach highest level since May, state health director says

October 13, 2020

More Colorado residents are in the hospital for COVID-19 than at any point since late May, as hospitalizations surged past the peak of the state’s summer spike.

As of Monday, 288 people were hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Colorado. The last time more patients were receiving hospital-level care for the virus was May 31, when the spring wave of the new coronavirus was receding.

Cases also took a turn upward last week after falling slightly the previous week. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 4,979 cases in the week ending Sunday, which is about 900 cases more than the state saw during the single-biggest week of the July surge.

The state did perform more tests last week than in late July, but the increasing rate of tests coming back positive indicates that’s not the only reason the number of cases is growing. About 4.5% of

Tufts Health Plan Medicare Plans Earn 5 Stars – the Highest Rating

October 13, 2020

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WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, Tufts Health Plan ’s Medicare Plans have once again been rated among the top health plans in the country.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO and Senior Care Options 5 out of 5 Stars in its annual Star Quality Ratings for 2021. With 400 plans rated nationally, this puts Tufts Health Plan’s Medicare plans in the top five percent nationally. Tufts Health Plan is one of only two plans in the country to receive this rating for six years in a row.

Tufts Health Plan’s Part D Prescription Drug Plan also received 5 Stars, the only plan to receive this rating in Massachusetts.

Tufts Health Plan has 105,000 members in its HMO and Senior Care Options plans, making it a market leader for both segments. In Massachusetts, it

US sees highest number of new coronavirus cases in a single day since August

October 11, 2020

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The recent uptick in coronavirus cases across the United States has emergency physicians fearing it could represent the start of a “dreaded second wave.”

a man sitting in a car: Members of the Wisconsin National Guard test residents for Covid-19 at a temporary test facility in Milwaukee.

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Members of the Wisconsin National Guard test residents for Covid-19 at a temporary test facility in Milwaukee.

“We are all seeing increasing numbers of Covid-19 patients who are coming into our ERs, who are getting really sick, requiring hospitalization and even intensive care,” Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency room physician and Brown University associate professor, told CNN’s Erica Hill.

“We are all deeply afraid that this is the beginning of that dreaded second wave,” she said.

The physician’s grim warning comes a day after health officials reported the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a day in almost two months.

A total of 57,420 new US cases were reported on Friday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. That is

Ireland reports highest number of COVID-19 infections in single day

October 10, 2020

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DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland on Saturday reported 1,012 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number in a day since the start of the pandemic and almost double the average for the past week.

The surge, after a week in which regions of neighbouring Northern Ireland reported some of the highest infection rates in Europe, is likely to increase pressure on the government to impose additional restrictions.

Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said in a statement that he was “very worried about the numbers we are seeing and how quickly they are deteriorating.”

Ireland reported an average of 523 cases per day over the previous seven days, double the infection rate seen three weeks earlier.

The government last Monday banned indoor restaurant dining nationwide and limited the number of visitors to people’s homes.

But it rejected a recommendation from public health officials on the National Public Health Emergency Team to impose

U.S. sees highest number of new coronavirus cases in nearly two months

October 10, 2020

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The U.S. reported more than 57,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest daily totals since mid-August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
New cases are surging in states across the South, East and Midwest.

a group of people standing in front of a crowd: People wait in line to have swab samples taken for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a testing center in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, New York, October 6, 2020.

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The United States reported 57,420 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, the highest daily totals since mid-August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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New cases are rising in 33 states across the South, East and Midwest. Cases continue to surge in the nation’s Great Plains region, with Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming reaching record highs for average new cases, among other states.

Coronavirus outbreaks have been on the rise in the nation’s

US sees highest number of new coronavirus cases since August

October 9, 2020

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The United States on Thursday reported more than 56,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, making it the country’s highest daily increase since mid-August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

The increase brings the total number of U.S. cases to more than 7.6 million, with nearly 213,000 deaths.

According to the data, Wisconsin also reached a record with more than 3,000 coronavirus cases confirmed on Thursday. The state’s department of health reported a seven-day average of 2,381 new cases.

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Daily U.S. Coronavirus Cases Hit Highest Level Since Mid-August

October 9, 2020

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New coronavirus cases in the U.S. continued to climb, driven by renewed outbreaks in several states, as the nation’s total number of cases topped 7.6 million.

The U.S. reported more than 56,000 new cases for Thursday, the highest daily total since mid-August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The country’s death toll neared 213,000.

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The U.S. added more than 56,000 coronavirus cases.
Total cases in the U.S. climbed past 7.6 million.
Wisconsin cases hit single-day record.

Wisconsin reported another record on Thursday, with more than 3,000 new cases confirmed. The state’s seven-day average stood at 2,381, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Noting the single-day surge, Gov. Tony Evers urged people to get back to the basics of fighting the virus. “Please stay home, limit gatherings and travel, and wear a mask whenever you go out so we can flatten the curve and get

Leon Medical Centers Health Plans Awarded Medicare’s Highest Star Rating for Fourth Time | News

October 8, 2020

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MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leon Medical Centers Health Plans, a Cigna company, announced it has achieved Five out of Five Stars for quality and performance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2021. This is the fourth time the plan has been awarded this top status.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive Medicare’s highest Star rating again,” said Ryan Berger, president of Leon Medical Centers Health Plans. “The rating reflects a tremendous commitment from our employees, doctors, and health care partners to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of our members.”

CMS measures a Medicare Advantage plan’s quality of health care services and experience received by its members. The annual ratings are based on a scale of One to Five Stars with Five Stars being the highest. These ratings help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers compare Medicare plans. The Star ratings

HAP Earns Highest Medicare Advantage Star Rating Among All Michigan-based Health Insurers

October 8, 2020

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HAP Earns Highest Medicare Advantage Star Rating Among All Michigan-based Health Insurers

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DETROIT, Oct. 8, 2020

HAP’s 4.5 Stars stand alone among Michigan-based insurers – Top 10% nationally

DETROIT, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan, is celebrating the only 4.5 Star rating awarded to a Michigan-based insurer. HAP’s Medicare Advantage (MA) HMO earned 4.5 Stars (out of 5) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), ranking HAP’s plan first among Michigan-based insurers and in the top 10% nationally. CMS uses Star Ratings to help consumers make informed decisions about Medicare supplement options, measuring more than 40 performance metrics in five categories. HAP’s Medicare Advantage PPO earned a strong 4.0 rating.

“We have been laser focused on providing competitively priced, high-quality health insurance with an emphasis on customer service,” said Michael Genord, M.D.

Leon Medical Centers Health Plans Awarded Medicare’s Highest Star Rating for Fourth Time

October 8, 2020

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MIAMI, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Leon Medical Centers Health Plans, a Cigna company, announced it has achieved Five out of Five Stars for quality and performance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2021. This is the fourth time the plan has been awarded this top status.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive Medicare’s highest Star rating again,” said Ryan Berger, president of Leon Medical Centers Health Plans. “The rating reflects a tremendous commitment from our employees, doctors, and health care partners to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of our members.”

CMS measures a Medicare Advantage plan’s quality of health care services and experience received by its members. The annual ratings are based on a scale of One to Five Stars with Five Stars being the highest. These ratings help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers compare Medicare plans. The Star ratings

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