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CommunityCare and Mending Announce Partnership to Bring Direct Primary Care to Oklahoma ACA Marketplace Plans

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Partnership will use Mending’s DPC technology to expand access to relationship-based primary care beginning January 1, 2027

TULSA, Okla., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CommunityCare and Mending today announced a partnership to create Oklahoma ACA Marketplace health plans for individuals and families that include in-network Direct Primary Care providers beginning January 1, 2027.

The partnership brings together CommunityCare’s Oklahoma-based health plan experience with Mending’s technology platform built specifically for Direct Primary Care practices. Together, the companies aim to make DPC more accessible to Oklahomans looking for a more personal, relationship-based, and preventive primary care experience.

CommunityCare has long wanted to support Direct Primary Care and offer it to more members. Through this partnership with Mending, CommunityCare will now be able to include DPC providers in ACA Marketplace plan options and help expand access to a model of care that many patients and physicians believe represents the best of primary care.

“CommunityCare has always believed healthcare should feel local, personal, and connected to the people we serve,” said Josiah Sutton, President and CEO of CommunityCare. “We have wanted to support Direct Primary Care because we believe it is one of the best models for delivering primary care: more accessible, more relationship-based, and more focused on keeping people healthy. Through our partnership with Mending and its technology built for DPC practices, we can now help bring that experience to more Oklahomans through ACA Marketplace plans.”

Direct Primary Care gives patients a closer relationship with their primary care doctor, often with more time, better access, and a care experience that feels less rushed and more personal. The model supports earlier engagement, stronger communication, and more preventive care, helping patients stay healthier over time.

Mending’s technology was built to support DPC practices and, over the past five years, has helped make it possible to extend the DPC model to broader patient populations. This partnership will help bring that model to more people in Oklahoma, including individuals and families who purchase coverage through the ACA Marketplace.

“Mending was built around the belief that better healthcare starts with a better relationship between patients and their doctors,” said Jeff Yuan, co-founder of Mending. “Our technology has been designed for DPC practices from the beginning, and this partnership with CommunityCare is an important step toward making Direct Primary Care accessible to more patient populations. Together, we can support the DPC community and help more Oklahomans experience better primary care.”

Current Mending Health Insurance policyholders who have a DPC plan and currently receive care from a DPC provider will be notified and guided to the appropriate CommunityCare plans that include DPC during the upcoming Open Enrollment period. The transition is intended to allow eligible members to move into coverage for Plan Year 2027 without interruption in their care with their DPC provider.

“This partnership is good for patients, good for physicians, and good for the future of primary care in Oklahoma,” Sutton said. “By supporting the DPC community and making this model easier to access through health insurance, we can help more people build trusted relationships with their doctors and get the kind of care that keeps them healthier.”

More information about 2027 ACA Marketplace plan availability, Open Enrollment guidance, and participating DPC providers will be shared before the start of the upcoming Open Enrollment period.

About CommunityCare
CommunityCare is Oklahoma’s largest local health plan, owned by Saint Francis Health System and Ascension St. John in Tulsa. Founded in 1993, CommunityCare is focused on providing local, personalized, and compassionate service in pursuit of every member’s optimal health and wellbeing.

About Mending
Mending is a technology company focused on Direct Primary Care (DPC). The platform gives employers, health plans, TPAs, brokers, and DPC practices the data and infrastructure to make DPC work at scale. Mending integrates DPC into any patient population, bringing modern health benefits to lower costs, improve outcomes, and expand access to better primary care—without breaking the relationship-based model that makes DPC work.

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CommunityCare
Betsy Penturf
Manager, Corporate Communications
bpenturf@ccok.com 

Mending
Jeff Yuan
Co-founder, Mending
jeff@mending.com 

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AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.12 per Common Share for September 2026

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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for September 2026. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com

ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
Founded in 2008, AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) is a leading investor in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS), which benefit from a guarantee against credit losses by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. We invest on a leveraged basis, financing our Agency MBS assets primarily through repurchase agreements, and utilize dynamic risk management strategies intended to protect the value of our portfolio from interest rate and other market risks.

AGNC has a track record of providing favorable long-term returns for our stockholders through substantial monthly dividend income, with over $16 billion of common stock dividends paid since inception. Our business is a significant source of private capital for the U.S. residential housing market, and our team has extensive experience managing mortgage assets across market cycles. To learn more about The Premier Agency Residential Mortgage REIT, please visit www.AGNC.com, follow us on LinkedIn and X, and sign up for Investor Alerts.   

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Apple Health app Users to be Able to Order Labs from Quest Diagnostics

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Coming later this year, Apple Health app users will be able to conveniently and securely purchase and receive results of Quest’s biomarker lab testing directly in the app

SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) today announced that Apple Health app users in the United States1 will be able to conveniently purchase a tailored Quest laboratory test panel that includes over 50 biomarkers directly through the app on iPhone and iPad later this year. Apple first announced the upcoming update today at its September event.

“By embedding the Quest lab testing experience within the Apple Health app, we are making testing simpler, smarter and more available to people who want to connect biomarker and biometric insights to own their health,” said Richard Adams, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer, Quest Diagnostics. “This integration will help bridge the gap between clinical and consumer health and serve the growing interest in preventive health and wellness.” 

The Quest laboratory panel is designed to deliver preventive health insights and includes biomarkers for assessing cardiometabolic health and organ function. The panel also includes biometric readings that measure blood pressure, height, weight, and waist and hip circumferences, which may provide additional insights into metabolic health. 

Users can purchase and schedule their blood draw and biometric readings at one of Quest’s approximately 2,000 patient service centers in the United States for $119.

Shortly after testing, lab results will appear within the Apple Health app. Quest collaborates with third-party providers to review and approve all test orders and, at the user’s request, discuss test results and next steps for no additional charge. 

Chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, affect as many as three in four American adults, yet can often be prevented if acted upon in early stages, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Biomarker laboratory testing can identify early, asymptomatic signals of several chronic conditions, empowering individuals to make behavioral changes to reduce disease risk.

About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics works across healthcare to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We help connect people, from clinicians to consumers, with laboratory insights that illuminate a path to better health. With a focus on delivering smarter, simpler testing, our insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics serves half the physicians and hospitals in the United States and one in three adult Americans each year, and our nearly 60,000 employees work together to deliver diagnostic insights that inspire actions to transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com 

1.Not available in all U.S. states.

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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated to Present at the 2026 Barclays Global Financial Conference

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) will participate in the 2026 Barclays Global Financial Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Steve Steinour, chairman and chief executive officer, and Zach Wasserman, chief financial officer, are scheduled to present to analysts and investors at 7:30 AM (Eastern Time). They will discuss business trends, financial performance, and strategic initiatives. The presentation will include forward-looking statements.

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Interested investors may access the live audio webcast in the investor relations section of Huntington’s website (www.huntington-ir.com). A replay of the webcast will be archived on the website.

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. A top 10 U.S. commercial bank, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Founded in 1866, Huntington operates over 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating nationally. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

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