Month: June 2026

The nation’s largest virtual care provider is teaming up with the nation’s largest retailer. Teladoc Health announced on Thursday that its services are now available through Walmart’s Better Care Services platform. The collaboration brings Teladoc Health’s suite of offerings — including virtual urgent care, dermatology and nutrition services — to customers seeking both insured and ...

Facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies, 374,000 people with health insurance from the state marketplace known as Covered California canceled their coverage in the first three months of the year, according to government statistics. The cancellations amount to 19% of those who had renewed their policies on the state marketplace during open ...

Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans each year, often without warning. In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and dies from stroke every three minutes. During Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Jennifer Nuovo, chief medical officer for Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, urges everyone to recognize the warning signs and take steps to lower your risk. “Stroke is a leading cause of disability, but many cases are preventable,” said Dr. Nuovo. “Early treatment can reduce long-term damage, so knowing the symptoms and acting quickly can save lives.” Know the signs: Act FAST A stroke happens when blood flow ...