Author: Rylee Wilson

California has the highest number of health plan employees, with over 150,000 workers. 

Cigna is adding new price caps and transparency models through its pharmaceutical benefit manager, Express Scripts. 

Florida is seeking proposals for payers to manage its $38 billion Medicaid program. 

EHR technologies need to include electronic prior authorization to be certified by HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, AHIP says. 

Monica Schmude will lead Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia, joining the payer after 13 years at Cigna. 

Medicare Advantage is growing in popularity — almost half of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in the program in 2022. 

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is partnering with Cyversity to create a mentorship and training program for future cybersecurity professionals. 

Peak Health Alliance will begin offering health insurance again in 2024 through Denver Health Medical Plan. 

Investors are warming up to payers after Medicare Advantage worries drove a slow start to the year, The Wall Street Journal reported April 11. 

As states begin unwinding Medicaid continuous coverage, managed care plans could be facing higher per-member utilization and costs.