Author: Jakob Emerson

With several states and the U.S. declaring monkeypox a public health emergency, payers nationwide have issued public statements or provided information to members amid the growing outbreak and slow vaccine rollout.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are launching a new family building and maternity support offering for members in 2023 through a partnership with digital health platform Maven Clinic.

State legislative efforts to regulate or increase transparency policies around pharmacy benefit managers has continued throughout 2022, according to Mintz law firm.

First launched in 2017, CMS' Accountable Health Communities Model has provided valuable insights on how to better incorporate social determinants screenings and community services navigation and referrals throughout the healthcare system, according to an article posted Aug. 8 in Health…

Health Care Service Corp. has signed an agreement to purchase Trustmark Health Benefits from employee benefits firm Trustmark for an undisclosed amount.

Payers are better prepared for a recession now compared to 2008, but persistent inflation could lead to rising premiums and employers dropping coverage, according to an economic report released Aug. 5 by Moody's Investors Service.

CMS has suspended Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to create an alternative healthcare exchange to the ACA marketplace, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Priority Health is partnering with rural care startup Homeward to bring in-home and mobile care to Medicare Advantage members across Michigan.

In the wake of Senate Democrats passing a $739 billion piece of legislation Aug. 7 that makes major investments in healthcare, taxes and energy, payers across the nation reacted with overall approval.

Bright Health Group posted a net loss of nearly $432 million in the first half of the year but saw extreme growth in its NeueHealth value-based membership, which has grown 1,150 percent since the same time last year, according to…