HHS and CMS have spoken to Illinois officials to discuss "serious issues" raised in a November report about Centene's foster care contract performance, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Jan. 13.
Author: Andrew Cass
Centene's California-based subsidiary Health Net was one of the beneficiaries of the state's revised Medi-Cal plan, picking up contracts in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties.
Nashville, Tenn., Mayor John Cooper sent letters to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Humana officials urging the sides to prevent "what could otherwise unfold into catastrophic scenarios" if the health system splits with the insurer's Medicare Advantage plan.
From being named the world's largest insurance company by net premiums, to appointing an Alphabet vice president to its board of directors, here are nine stories about UnitedHealth Group Becker's has reported since Dec. 12:
Ten providers — including Scripps Health and Rush University Hospital — recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.
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Former Centene President and COO Brent Layton has been appointed to Sharecare's board of directors and audit committee, according to a Jan. 11 news release from the digital health company.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana named Lou Patalano vice president and chief legal officer.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced it will drop Humana and Wellcare of Tennessee Medicare Advantage plans effective April 1, NBC affiliate WSMV reported Jan. 10.
Medicaid redeterminations will begin on April 1, and CMS has released guidance on how states can work with managed care plans to prepare for the return to regular eligibility and enrollment operations.
Bright Healthcare's former Texas market president, Meredith Duncan, has been named CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Co.'s new health insurance subsidiary.