Today's Top 20 Payer Articles
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Almost half a million teachers uninsured, study finds
As schools decide whether to hold in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent analysis from consumer spending resource ValuePenguin found nearly half a million teachers don't have health insurance. -
MultiCare, OHSU partner with Regence on data-sharing agreements
Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Regence has data-sharing arrangements with two health systems that aim to better coordinate care between its members and their providers. -
UnitedHealth: 7 steps to the 'next-generation health system'
To UnitedHealth Group, a "next-generation health system" is one that improves care access, affordability, patient experience and outcomes. -
Molina's profit climbs 40% in Q2
Molina Healthcare saw significant gains in its revenue and profit in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 as members deferred care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
UPMC Pinnacle, Cigna extend contract
UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, Pa., and Cigna extended their contract through the end of 2021, the organizations said July 30. -
Financial updates from Anthem, Cigna & 2 more payers
National health insurers are seeing large profit and revenue growth as patients postpone treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
17 payer exec moves in July
The following payer executives changed their positions in July. -
Oscar to offer free virtual primary care visits
Oscar is launching a new product that offers $0 virtual primary care, the technology-focused health plan said July 30. -
Anthem doubles profit in Q2
Like its health insurance peers, Anthem saw its revenue and profit soar in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, thanks in part to pandemic-related care deferments. -
Humana strikes another kidney care partnership: 3 things to know
Humana partnered with Strive Health, a value-based kidney care solution, to offer kidney disease care coordination services for some of its members in two states. -
Centene triples earnings from operations in Q2
Centene Corp.'s revenue and profit soared in the second quarter of 2020 thanks in part to a decrease in medical claims as members deferred care amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Anthem agrees to pay $27K medical bill after TV report airs
After a nine-month fight, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield has agreed to pay a $27,000 medical bill for a North Carolina family after a local TV report aired, according to WBTV. -
Becker's Payer Issues Virtual Summit: 3 questions with Michael Carson, president and CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
As part of an ongoing series, Becker's is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the first-ever Becker's Healthcare Payer Issues Virtual Summit, which will take place Aug. 3 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. -
Becker's Payer Issues Virtual Summit: 3 questions with John Kao, CEO of Alignment Healthcare
As part of an ongoing series, Becker's is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the first-ever Becker's Healthcare Payer Issues Virtual Summit, which will take place Aug. 3 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CDT. -
BCBS of Massachusetts ups pay for child psychiatrists 50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will pay child psychiatrists 50 percent more than the standard fee schedule if they agree to join the health insurer's provider network, according to a July 23 announcement. -
Humana to send 1M+ at-home preventive care screening kits to members
Humana will roll out more than 1 million in-home preventive care screening kits to members in 2020 to increase the number of routine care screenings which some people have avoided due the coronavirus pandemic. -
Leapfrog Group: Employers rank Cigna highest, UnitedHealthcare lowest on drive for value
U.S. employers ranked Cigna the highest and UnitedHealthcare the lowest for its efforts to drive value-based healthcare, according to a new survey from The Leapfrog Group. -
Clover Health to triple footprint, expand coverage to 8 states
Clover Health is expanding its geographic footprint after seeing its Medicare Advantage plans' membership grow 37 percent last year. -
4 disputes involving UnitedHealth, physician staffing firms
Here are four recent disputes involving UnitedHealth Group and physician staffing firms: -
5 updates on Humana
Here are five updates on Humana's recent operations and partnerships reported by Becker's Hospital Review since June.