Today's Top 20 Stories
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Blue Shield of California's virtual-first health plan: 6 key numbers
Blue Shield of California launched its virtual-first health plan in partnership with Accolade and TeleMed2U in January 2023. -
Cigna's Evernorth to build new innovation hub in Ireland
Cigna's Evernorth Health Services is building a new innovation hub in Galway, Ireland. -
CMS delays implementation of new Medicare, Medicaid data rules
CMS will delay implementation of new policies designed to heighten security around Medicare and Medicaid data that drew criticism from researchers.
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Vermont providers, BCBS Vermont at odds over prior authorization bill
Vermont providers are pushing for the passage of a state bill that aims to reform the prior authorization process, while Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has raised concerns that the proposal could cause rates to rise. -
Elevance Health strikes primary care deal with private equity firm
Elevance Health will enter a partnership with private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to develop advanced primary care models. -
Blue Cross Blue Shield in the headlines: 5 updates
From new university partnerships to the launch of reproductive care teams, these are five key updates about Blue Cross Blue Shield companies recently reported by Becker's: -
Florida to award 5 Medicaid contracts
Florida intends to award contracts to five organizations to administer its Medicaid managed care program, which provides health coverage to more than 3.4 million people, per Florida Politics.
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AHIP criticizes hospital lobby's response to Change hack
AHIP's chief executive criticized the hospital lobby's response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack as "opportunistic" and "maintaining the status quo." -
1 in 4 of those disenrolled from Medicaid are uninsured: 5 things to know
Around 1 in 4 Medicaid beneficiaries disenrolled during the redeterminations process are now uninsured, according to a survey from KFF. -
Feds investigating if Sentara's payer arm unfairly increased premiums
The Justice Department is investigating whether Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health's insurance arm unfairly increased premiums in 2018 and 2019 as it received more than $655 million in federal subsidies, The Virginian-Pilot reported April 9. -
Florida Blue names west market president
Florida Blue has named Phillip Lee as market president for West Florida.
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Insurers fall short on digital experience: 3 things to know
Health insurance lags behind other industries when it comes to customers' experiences with digital platforms, according to a report from J.D. Power. -
BCBS Louisiana tells employees to come back to the office
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is asking its employees to return to the office after four years of remote work, Nola.com reported April 11. -
Elevance Health to acquire New York Medicaid plan
Elevance Health plans to acquire Centers Plan for Healthy Living, a New York-based Medicaid long-term care plan. -
BCBS of Rhode Island reports $26M operating loss in 2023
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island reported a $26 million operating loss in 2023, which it said reflected a "substantial surge in medical and pharmacy claims." -
UnitedHealth chairman, executives sold stock before probe became public: Bloomberg
Bloomberg reported April 11 that UnitedHealth Group's chairman and three of the company's executives made a combined $101.5 million from stock sales made over a four-month period leading up to the public becoming aware of a Justice Department antitrust investigation. -
Michigan awards Medicaid contracts to 9 payers
Michigan has awarded contracts to 9 payers to administer its managed Medicaid program, which serves nearly 2 million people across 10 regions. -
Groups unveil value-based care playbook
AHIP, the American Medical Association and the National Association of ACOs have released a playbook of voluntary best practices for value-based care payment arrangements. -
10 providers seeking payer contracting talent
Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. -
Meet UnitedHealth's executive team
UnitedHealth Group has made several executive leadership moves in 2024, including adding president to CFO John Rex's title and naming Heather Cianfrocco Optum's CEO.
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