1. UMass, partners launch Medicare Advantage plan ahead of open enrollment
UMass Memorial Health Ventures, Shields Managed Care Solutions and WCAS CM are co-launching Mass Advantage, a new Medicare Advantage plan.
2. Capital Blue Cross, WellSpan Health expand Medicare Advantage provider options
A collaboration between Capital Blue Cross and York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is delivering new Medicare Advantage provider options to members in Central Pennsylvania.
3. UnitedHealthcare to expand into 7 state ACA marketplaces
UnitedHealthcare will reenter the Affordable Care Act fold in 2022, as it will expand its offerings into seven states.
4. CareFirst, Highmark unite on labor union-specific health plan
CareFirst of Maryland and Highmark announced Union Blue, a collaborative health plan tailored for labor unions and their members.
5. Sana expands into Arizona markets
Austin, Texas-based Sana is expanding its employer-oriented health coverage to Arizona, the company announced Aug. 24.