Author: Rylee Wilson

Independence Blue Cross and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health have agreed to a long-term contract renewal that will expand value-based care and add Einstein Health Network and Jefferson Health New Jersey to Independence's network. 

New Mexico is planning several changes to its Medicaid program, focused on equity and whole-person care. 

Patina Health, a startup providing in-home care for older adults, is expanding to Aetna, UnitedHealth and Cigna Medicare Advantage members, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Dec. 19. 

Clovis, Calif.-based Community Health System is facing Dec. 31 contract deadlines with several major payers, including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Anthem Blue Cross, The Fresno Bee reported Dec. 19. 

Independent Health has inked a two-year agreement with Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, The Buffalo News reported Dec. 16. 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota plans to sell a 156,000-square-foot building housing subsidiary Noridian Healthcare Solutions, The Forum reported Dec. 16. 

Better Medicare Alliance, a pro-Medicare Advantage advocacy group, wants more frequent audits and more robust criteria for in-home health risk assessments for beneficiaries. 

A value-based care agreement with Minnesota Oncology has resulted in big savings for members, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota said Dec. 16. 

Prime Therapeutics will add Humira biosimilars in the same position in its formulary as the original drug, joining other pharmaceutical benefit managers in announcing similar policies. 

A group of 27 payers said they will update provider directories to include CMS' birthing friendly hospital designations, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association said it will add health equity criteria to its maternal care ratings.