Today's Top 20 Payer Articles
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Anthem ranked among best companies to work for by Fortune magazine
Anthem ranked among Fortune magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For. -
Illinois to extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers
HHS announced that Illinois will be the first state to provide an extension of Medicaid coverage for new mothers throughout the entire first year after delivery. -
CVS investments in affordable housing surpass $200M in California
CVS Health has exceeded $200 million in affordable housing investments in California, according to an April 6 statement. -
New Jersey lab hits back in Cigna case over COVID-19 payments
A federal judge shouldn't grant Cigna's motion to dismiss claims filed by a radiology lab that accuse the health insurer of wrongfully denying payment for COVID-19 services, the lab said April 6, according to Law 360. -
Lawsuit accuses BCBS of Massachusetts of systematically allowing overpayments
A laborers fund in Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against its health insurance administrator, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, claiming the insurer's pricing led to millions of dollars in overpayments to providers. -
BCBS of Minnesota, DaVita partner on kidney care program
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and DaVita's VillageHealth signed a value-based agreement for members with chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease. -
UnitedHealthcare gets 5-year contract to manage Hawaii Medicaid programs
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaii signed a contract to manage parts of the state's Medicaid program for five and a half years, according to a statement released on April 6. -
Ohio names 6 insurers to manage state's $20B Medicaid contracts
The Ohio Department of Medicaid contracted with six commercial insurers to manage the state's $20 billion managed care program. -
200,000 acetaminophen bottles in Humana health kits recalled
Nearly 200,000 bottles of acetaminophen in health kits distributed by Humana were recalled, though only 16,000 of the insurer's members actually received the kits, according to the FDA and Humana. -
Anthem to give employees financial incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Anthem is offering financial incentives to encourage its employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. -
5 things to know about the Medicaid coverage 'cliff'
Thirty percent of Medicare beneficiaries are near-poor and may experience what is called a Medicaid coverage "cliff," according to a study in Health Affairs. -
BCBS of Minnesota parent to sell health savings account unit for $500M
HealthEquity announced it will acquire Further, a health savings account business run by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota parent Stella Health, for $500 million. -
Half a million Amerians sign up for ACA marketplace coverage
More than 500,000 Americans signed up for ACA marketplace health insurance during the 2021 special enrollment period, according to a press release from CMS. -
Bright Health acquires telehealth company Zipnosis
Health insurance startup Bright Health has acquired telehealth company Zipnosis. -
Cigna, Oscar expand co-branded health plans in California
The Cigna and Oscar partnership, Cigna + Oscar, has expanded its small business health coverage in California, the companies said April 8.
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Nurse sues Highmark, accuses insurer of failing to pay OT
Highmark is facing a lawsuit filed by a former care management nurse who alleges the health insurer didn't pay required overtime for such tasks as reviewing authorization requests, according to Trib Live. -
New Jersey hospital, Horizon BCBS end 6-year legal feud
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., settled a six-year legal battle over Horizon's tiered insurance system, according to an April 7 report at NJ.com. -
Cigna offering members $500 to switch psoriasis drugs: 4 things to know
Cigna is offering members who use certain psoriasis drugs $500 to switch to a different brand, according to the American Journal of Managed Care. -
U of Vermont Health Network working with insurer on Medicare Advantage plan
The University of Vermont Health Network in Burlington and insurer MVP Health Care partnered to offer a Medicare Advantage plan. -
Biden rescinds Medicaid work rules in 2 more states
President Joe Biden moved to unwind Medicaid work requirements in Michigan and Wisconsin, after pulling the rules in Arkansas and New Hampshire.