Today's Top 20 Payer Articles
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Board diversity at payers: 3 insights from the Leverage Network
White men occupied 89 percent of board seats in payer organizations in 2018, according to a study from the Leverage Network, an organization that promotes Black leadership. -
4 health insurers on 'world's most ethical companies' list for 2021
Four commercial payers were among 135 companies identified as the "World's Most Ethical" for 2021 by the Ethisphere Institute, a company that defines and measures corporate ethical standards. -
Highmark, HealthNow New York win state approval for affiliation
The New York State Department of Financial Services approved an affiliation between Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health and Buffalo-based HealthNow New York, according to a Feb. 24 news release. -
6 payers on Forbes' list of best large US employers
Six health insurers were named to Forbes' annual list of "America's best large employers." -
Aetna protests Oklahoma managed Medicaid picks: 4 things to know
Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma is protesting the selection of four other private insurers to manage Oklahoma's Medicaid program, according to The Frontier. -
Oscar launches $1B IPO: 3 things to know
Oscar Health launched its initial public offering Feb. 22. With an offer of 31 million shares at $32 to $34 each, Oscar could raise $1.05 billion at the top of that range. -
Horizon BCBS issues nearly $50M in rebates
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is sending $48.2 million worth of rebates to members who had individual plans in 2019, according to the Asbury Park Press. -
OU Health Physicians, BCBS of Oklahoma disagree ahead of contract deadline
OU Health Physicians, the physician group of Oklahoma City-based OU Health, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma haven't been able to finalize a new contract renewal ahead of an upcoming deadline. -
Molina CFO retires; successor named
Thomas Tran retired as CFO of Molina Healthcare Feb. 17, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
Health insurance exec compensation: 5 things to know
Growth in compensation for top health insurance executives outpaced their companies' revenue growth from 2019 to 2020, according to a brief from consulting firm BDO. -
How Medicaid expansion affected insurance rates among young people
Medicaid expansion was associated with a lower uninsured rate among young Americans, according to a study from the Urban Institute, a left-leaning think tank. -
NorthShore, BCBS of Illinois, Epic awarded for joint payer platform
The Chicago Health Executives Forum recognized NorthShore University HealthSystem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Epic for the companies' joint payer platform. -
Aetna, Iora Health expand network in Houston
Iora Health providers in Houston are now considered in-network for Aetna Medicare members, the health insurer said Feb. 17. -
Rhode Island hospital partners with BCBS on readmission program
Butler Hospital, a mental health hospital in Providence, R.I., partnered with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island on a program that aims to reduce hospital readmissions. -
Humana adds former Ford, J&J execs to board
Humana named former executives of Ford Motor Co. and Johnson & Johnson to its board of directors, the insurer said Feb. 18. -
BCBS of South Carolina to add 700+ jobs
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plans to add 702 jobs in Columbia over the next five years, according to The State. -
Humana to pilot chronic care program supported by Microsoft, Salesforce tech
Humana is piloting a new care management program that focuses on coordinating care for some Medicare Advantage members who have chronic conditions. -
Democrats' plan to expand ACA insurance would cost about $53B, CBO estimates
House Democrats' plan to temporarily expand health coverage and subsidies under the ACA would cost about $53 billion and cover fewer than 2 million uninsured Americans, according to a Feb. 15 report from the Congressional Budget Office. -
How Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Cigna and UnitedHealth performed in Q4
Many of the nation's largest commercial insurers saw their profits fall in the fourth quarter of 2020 as expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic increased. -
CVS profit down 44% in Q4
CVS Health saw its profit drop by 44.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020, thanks in part to negative effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic.