Author: Elizabeth Casolo

UnitedHealthcare’s Mid-Atlantic CEO Joseph Ochipinti called out two healthcare groups for their “cynical” contract negotiation strategy in an Oct. 6 statement. Mr. Ochipinti specifically drew attention to Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine and Fulton, Md.-based Capital Women’s Care, a large mid-Atlantic…

Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health will stay in network with CVS Health’s Aetna, according to an Oct. 3 statement on the university system’s website. The agreement allows Aetna’s commercial and Medicare Advantage members to access all Duke Health locations and providers.…

As many major insurers scale back on Medicare Advantage, some players are exiting the market entirely. Here’s a look at the insurers that are fully backing out: Editor’s note: This is not an exhaustive list. It will continue to be…

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s will stay in network with Cigna Healthcare, according to an Oct. 3 statement on the health system’s website. The partnership was originally scheduled to terminate on Sept. 8, but Norton and Cigna discussed…

Seventy-eight percent of U.S. adults want Congress to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits, according to a KFF poll published Oct. 3.  While the vast majority of Democrats and independents support an extension, most Republicans and “Make America Great Again”…

As of Oct. 1, Cigna is back in network for Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Health Care System, according to a statement on the health system’s website. The agreement allows Cigna commercial plan members to access two acute-care hospitals, outpatient and urgent…

Blue Cross North Carolina is offering voluntary separation packages to eligible employees, according to a company statement shared with Becker’s. The changes come months after the insurer restructured. “The rising cost of healthcare, market volatility and legislative and regulatory pressures…

Only 20% of Humana members are currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans with at least four stars for 2026, according to regulatory filings from the insurer. Preliminary 2026 Medicare Advantage star ratings data was available on CMS plan finder on…

Despite Cigna launching its downcoding policy on Oct. 1, the insurer is temporarily holding off on implementing it for California HMO plans, according to the California Medical Association and Cigna. The policy allows Cigna to adjust some higher-level evaluation and…

Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have agreed to extend coverage until Oct. 31, according to a joint statement shared with Becker’s. The news follows a tumultuous mediation attempt. “Northern Light Health and Anthem…