Author: Rylee Wilson

CMS' overall average star ratings declined slightly for Medicare Advantage plans for plan year 2024. 

UnitedHealth Group wants to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, but it needs drug manufacturers to get on board, executives said. 

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During this time, enrollees can make changes to their Medicare coverage for the upcoming year, such as switching between Medicare Advantage plans, switching from MA to traditional Medicare and…

Medicare part B premiums and deductibles will increase slightly in 2024. 

HealthPartners has named Ginger Kakacek, MD, as chief medical officer for its health plan. 

Medicaid redeterminations continue, and one state, Arkansas, has finished the process. States are also seeking new Medicaid contractors and dropping others. 

Oscar Health is expanding its market footprint and adding new plans for 2024. 

Humana CEO Bruce Broussard will step down from his role after a decade in 2024, and Envision Healthcare CEO Jim Rechtin will be his successor, the company said Oct. 11. 

MetroPlusHealth has named Laura Santella-Saccone as chief marketing and brand officer. 

Texas is granting some Medicaid beneficiaries an extra month to complete renewal paperwork.