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Naples Comprehensive Health in Southwest Florida will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on January 1
Naples Comprehensive Health says it is dropping two Medicare Advantage insurers “to protect the quality of your care.” Starting January 1, 2027, the Southwest Florida health system will no longer accept Cigna HealthSpring plans or Wellcare plans. Patients keep their current access until then, and the system says plan changes are due by December 7.... The post Naples Comprehensive Health in Southwest Florida will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on January 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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Medicare changes leave Cape Coral woman fighting to keep care
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Medicare open enrollment began Thursday, giving millions of Floridians an opportunity to review their healthcare coverage for 2027. For some Southwest Florida seniors, choosing a plan has become more complicated as changes loom for Lee Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare. For Cape Coral resident...
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NCH launches $60 million plan to boost cancer care
Consultants shared a data point with officials at Naples Comprehensive Health that was eye opening. About 35% of local patients with cancer receive their care out of county. The nonprofit hospital system in Collier County knew it had to act ; from both the perspective of patients’ need and capturing market share. “When 35% of cancer patients leave Southwest Florida to receive care, it signals a significant unmet need in our region,” Paul Hiltz, president and chief executive officer of NCH, said. It’s a big reason for a $60 million investment by NCH to significantly enhance its cancer care program. “This represents an important step in NCH’s long-term commitment to create a truly comprehensive cancer program,” Hiltz said. “We are bringing the people, technology, research and services together to give patients greater access to sophisticated cancer care here in Southwest Florida.” More: What's going on behind the scenes at NCH for children's services? NCH has developed internal patient projections but the figures are preliminary, Mags Palma, chief administrative operating officer, said in an email. “Our focus is on building a differentiated, integrated cancer program that offers patients access to advanced, specialized care in Southwest Florida,” she said. “We believe these
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WINK News hosting Medicare Help Center now as 50,000 Lee Health patients face insurance changes
Coverage in Question: WINK News is helping you get answers about Medicare and upcoming insurance changes affecting 50,000 Lee Health patients. 📞 CALL: 239-910-8207 to speak with trained SHINE counselors offering free, unbiased guidance. Watch the full livestream here.
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Thousands dial in for WINK Investigates "Coverage In Question" Medicare enrollment phone bank
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A special "Coverage in Question" phone bank hosted by the WINK Investigates team in partnership with the state organization SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) saw overwhelming demand as area seniors sought guidance ahead of Medicare open enrollment and amidst an ongoing contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare.
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SWFL patients caught in the middle of insurance disputes again
LEE FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Lee Health's dispute with United Healthcare is the largest Southwest Florida has seen in recent memory, but it's not the first time customers have been caught in the middle of contract fights between healthcare providers and insurers. In the fall of 2024, while...
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Naples Children Foundation celebrates Immokalee health center
Naples Children Foundation celebrated the NCF Pediatric Health Center with an Oct. 9 ribbon cutting at 429 N. First St., adjacent to David Lawrence Centers in Immokalee. The 3,600-square-foot renovated facility brings together pediatric dental care, vision services, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy and behavioral health support. Participating organizations include the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Golisano Children’s Rehabilitation and Meals of Hope, which operates a food pantry. The center also offers prenatal education and assistance navigating public benefits. Services are available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. The facility has served families since opening in 2024.
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More than 124,000 gallons of raw sewage spills on site of North Port’s wastewater treatment plant
Beginning on Saturday, Oct. 3, about 124,692 gallons of raw sewage spilled at the City of North Port’s wastewater treatment plant, which stands at 5355 Pan American Blvd., city staff has notified the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The spill, which was attributed to a problem at the...
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Immokalee families get pediatric care closer to home at new NCH center
IMMOKALEE, Fla. (WINK) — The children and families of Immokalee now have peace of mind when looking for pediatric health care. A ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed a new era of healthcare in Immokalee, opening doors to make families' lives easier. The NCF Pediatric Health Center held a grand opening, bringing eight different pediatric services under one roof for a community where many have had to travel to different cities to get care.
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‘Everything is blood’: Patient says he waited days for MRI at Gulf Coast Medical Center
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A Southwest Florida man says he spent days in the hospital waiting for an MRI while doctors tried to determine what was causing blood in his urine. Carlos Roldan told WINK News he rushed to get medical care last week after experiencing a severe amount of blood in his urine.