Marsh & McLennan (MMC) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 5% on the day, amid huge volumes.

Although complication rates for knee and hip replacements are comparable, outpatient care costs 30-40% less. Does that mean more people are using outpatient care? Read more in the latest Health of America report from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, recapped on our blog: https://bddy.me/2Wy79dp

Make the most of your membership. At regence.com or on the Regence app, you can see your deductible balance, check your claims, pull up a virtual member ID card and more: https://www.regence.com/web/regence_individual/membership

Premier Health Group (PHGRF) (PHGI), China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc (SXTC), eHealth Inc (EHTH), and Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc (EKSO) represent four healthcare companies determined to provide the best quality of care for consumers in need. The Company has seen impressive gains over the last few months as a result of momentum gained from several key strategic investments meant to demonstrate to both investors and consumers that the Company is determined to invest in the future of its customers. Premier Health Group (PHGRF) (PHGI) announced earlier this week that, further to its new release dated January 10, 2019, the Company has acquired all outstanding securities of Cloud Practice Inc. As a result of the acquisition, Cloud Practice's Founders, including CEO Jordan Visco, and entire support team, consisting of several software developers and sales staff, will join and work alongside the Premier Health team to offer tools and resources providing for better efficiency on a day-to-day basis for both physicians and customers.

Knee and hip replacements are on the rise. Regence’s executive medical director, Dr. Kenny Bramwell, shares more on the latest in orthopedic trends in this Portland Business Journal feature.

Can’t get to the doctor? Telehealth, a virtual doctor visit, allows you to talk with a doctor online, at any hour. Learn more at: https://bddy.me/2RprD46 #LiveFearless

The measles outbreak has prompted Washington to declare a state of emergency. Cases of the highly contagious measles virus are rising in Multnomah county - here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.

The measles outbreak has prompted Washington to declare a state of emergency. Cases of the highly contagious measles virus are rising in Multnomah county - read our blog for what you need to know to protect yourself and your children.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (EHTH), which owns eHealth.com, a leading private online health insurance exchange, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 2,760,000 shares of its common stock, which includes the exercise in full of the underwriters' option to purchase 360,000 additional shares of common stock, at a price to the public of $48.50 per share. Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $126.2 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated expenses of the offering. RBC Capital Markets, Credit Suisse and Evercore ISI acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.

It can take courage to ask for help. A Regence member with anxiety and depression recently called in needing help finding a therapist. Allie on our Customer Service team sprang into action—and went the extra mile to give the member peace of mind. Read the story: https://www.regence.com/web/regence_individual/customer-service-story