Author: Jakob Emerson

Medica paid nearly $233 million in 2021 to buy a 55 percent stake in Madison, Wis.-based Dean Health Plan, according to the Star Tribune

Waymark has named former Aetna Medicaid executive David Livingston as head of growth and former Anthem Medicaid executive Dana Thomas as growth partnerships leader. 

Senate lawmakers questioned HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra May 4 over when and how the Biden administration will take action against "junk plans," or short-term health plans that are not subject to certain rules under the Affordable Care Act.

Cigna reported over $44 billion in total revenues in the first quarter, with the strongest growth in the company's Evernorth business. Projected revenues at year end stand at $177 billion, according to the company's earnings report released May 6.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is expanding its mental health provider network to include specialists who focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder, serious mental illness, trauma and substance use disorders.

Centene has extended employment agreements with two top executives to boost their base salaries past $1 million and keep them with the company through at least 2024, according to Securities and Exchange Commission documents filed May 2.

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra addressed big payers about abortion rights this week and said May 4 that the federal agency plans to "double down" to ensure women can continue accessing abortion services nationwide.

Centene has signed a definitive agreement to sell Magellan Rx and Pantherx Rare in two separate deals for a total of $2.8 billion.

Cigna has launched a new oncology consulting service to improve health outcomes for members.

Anthem has completed its acquisition of Integra Managed Care, purchasing the Lake Success, N.Y.-based managed care company for an undisclosed amount.