Author: Andrew Cass

Former UnitedHealthcare executive Philip Kaufman has been named CEO of Sevita, a home and community-based healthcare company. 

From policy changes announced by UnitedHealthcare, to a final rule issued by CMS, here are seven key prior authorization updates Becker's has reported so far in 2023. 

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is taking advantage of new federal flexibilities to preserve Medicaid eligibility for residents who must complete renewal forms by the end of June.

Clover Health has reached settlement agreements in seven derivative lawsuits, resolving all remaining civil litigation that accused the company of misleading investors and committing securities fraud preceding its initial public offering in 2021. 

From completed divestitures to shareholders shooting down a pair of proposals that took aim at executive pay, here are eight Centene updates to know from the first six months of 2023. 

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has named Brian Wheeler senior vice president of health services. 

A federal judge in Florida struck down the state's attempt to prohibit Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, Politico reported June 21. 

More than 230 U.S. representatives and 61 senators are asking HHS and CMS leaders to bolster a proposed rule aimed at streamlining the prior authorization process, Politico reported June 21. 

From announcing plans to eliminate 20 percent of its current prior authorizations, to closing its acquisition of LHC Group, here 10 UnitedHealth Group updates to know from the first six months of 2023: 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota said access to peer support specialists will be a covered benefit for fully insured commercial plan members starting in 2024.