Today's Top 20 Stories
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Lawmakers propose bill to automatically enroll children in Medicaid
Proposed legislation would automatically enroll all children under age 18 in Medicaid. -
North Carolina expanding Medicaid Dec. 1
North Carolina will launch its Medicaid expansion program Dec. 1, which is expected to provide more than 600,000 state residents with coverage. -
BCBS Oklahoma, Stillwater Medical Center strike agreement
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Stillwater (Okla.) Medical Center have reached an agreement that will keep Blue Traditional and Blue Choice PPO beneficiaries in network with the health system through 2026.
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Kaiser Permanente names UnitedHealthcare exec as new health plan leader
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has named Brandon Cuevas as executive vice president for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. -
13 top execs that have recently left Optum
In 2023, 13 top executives previously with UnitedHealth Group's Optum have announced retirement or new positions with companies across the country. -
9 top execs that have recently left UnitedHealth Group
From regional CEOs to its chief growth officer, these are nine top executives that have recently departed from UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries. -
Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 8 recent updates
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has named the top Medicare Advantage plans of 2023, and new research is uncovering cost differences between MA and traditional Medicare.
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The most popular TV shows for Medicare Advantage ads
In 2022, viewers tuning into "Dr. Phil" saw an average of eight ads for Medicare Advantage plans per episode during open enrollment season, according to an analysis from KFF. -
Prime Therapeutics names chief compliance officer
Prime Therapeutics has named Tizgel High as chief compliance officer. -
Sendero Health Plans names CEO
Sendero Health Plans has named Sharon Alvis as chief executive officer. -
Elevance-BCBS Louisiana deal faces further delays
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana officials said they are again seeking to delay a regulatory hearing over its proposed sale to Elevance Health, nola.com reported Sept. 21.
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How Blue Cross North Carolina is bucking rising costs in the ACA market, per its CFO
Health insurers across the country are looking to raise premiums for individual exchange plans in 2024, with many proposing double-digit increases. In contrast, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina says its members will see individual rates go down by an average of 4 percent next year. -
Mississippi governor announces $690M Medicaid reforms for state's hospitals
Hospitals and healthcare systems in Mississippi could benefit by approximately $690 million from a couple of planned proposals announced Sept. 21 by Gov. Tate Reeves. -
Kansas governor says Medicaid expansion the 'top priority' for 2024
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has launched a statewide campaign pushing for Medicaid expansion, calling it her top priority for the state's legislative session next year. -
Bright Health's COO to leave company
Bright Health's COO Jeff Cook is departing the company, effective Oct. 13. -
AHIP backs legislation expanding Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits
Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would expand the scope of supplemental benefits offered in Medicare Advantage. -
Health insurers go all in on Mark Cuban's drug company
It's been a busy year by any measure for Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., but especially within the world of health insurance. -
UnitedHealthcare cutting some Medicare Advantage plans, expanding overall footprint for 2024
UnitedHealthcare is discontinuing some Medicare Advantage plans and exiting some service areas for 2024. -
Why Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have lower healthcare utilization: 3 things to note
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have 12 percent lower healthcare expenses than beneficiaries in fee-for-service Medicare, a whitepaper from researchers at Inovalon and Boston-based Harvard Medical School found. -
HHS pauses procedural Medicaid disenrollments in 30 states
HHS has paused procedural Medicaid terminations in 30 states reporting issues with their automatic renewal systems, and coverage for nearly 500,000 people improperly disenrolled through the error will be restored, the agency said Sept. 21.
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