UnitedHealth Group has completed its acquisition of home health and hospice provider Amedisys in a deal valued at $101 per share in cash. The transaction, which closed on Aug. 14, makes Amedisys a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth and removes…
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The coming year is expected to be an even more “intense and disruptive” period for Medicare Advantage, as rising utilization, pharmacy costs and shifting market dynamics put new pressure on plans, while also creating opportunities for provider-sponsored models. Becker’s connected…
A New York man has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking after allegedly harassing and sending threatening voicemail messages to a family member of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, federal authorities said Aug. 13. Between December 4 and 7, 2024,…
Priority Health, the insurance arm of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health, is focused on long-term Medicare Advantage sustainability as the industry navigates rising costs and utilization. Becker’s connected with Interim President Nick Gates about how the insurer continues to integrate…
A SelectQuote shareholder has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the insurance broker and its top executives, alleging the company misled investors about its operations and financial health amid a Department of Justice investigation. In May, the DOJ filed…
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Effectuated ACA enrollment has increased 13% since 2024 and nearly 93% of enrollees qualify for enhanced premium tax credits, according to an August report from CMS. Six notes:
Health First Health Plans has replaced its president, Matthew Gerrell, with its COO, Jamie Forrest, effective immediately, Florida Today reported April 11. “We remain focused on delivering exceptional service to our members, providers, brokers and community partners,” a spokesperson for…
In today’s evolving healthcare environment, connection has never been more vital. Connection – the sense of being understood and supported – is what transforms healthcare from a transaction into a true partnership. It’s also the driving force behind a whole…
As major insurers pull back on their Medicare Advantage offerings, health system-owned plans told Becker’s they’re eyeing an opportunity to regain ground ahead of the annual enrollment season. “We’re hopeful that CMS and the current administration are really going to…
CMS has lifted an enrollment sanction imposed on PACE Partners of Northeast Florida, effective Aug. 6. The enrollment suspension came after more than a year of regulatory action following compliance deficiencies identified during audits conducted in 2021, 2022 and 2023.…