Author: Rylee Wilson

BayCare will stay in-network with Florida Blue, reaching an agreement days before the organizations in-network contracts were set to expire, BayCare said Sept. 28. 

Carle Health in Urbana, Ill., said it won't commit to treating Aetna Medicare Advantage members, the only health plan offered to Illinois state retirees, until it has a contract with the insurer, The News-Gazette reported Sept. 28.

HHS approved plans to test Medicaid coverage of medically-tailored meals and other nutritional services in Massachusetts and Oregon, the agency said Sept. 28. 

The Health Resources and Services Administration should do more to clarify which contraceptives are required to be covered at no cost under the ACA and make sure new methods are added to coverage requirements, healthcare attorneys write in an opinion…

Cigna is launching a new concierge service, Pathwell, combining elements from Evernorth, its health services arm, to treat complex conditions. 

Aetna is expanding eligibility for its Resources for Living program, which connects members to community resources, to support members affected by Hurricane Ian. 

Western Sky Community Care is launching a virtual doula network for Medicaid members in New Mexico, the Centene subsidiary said Sept. 27. 

Here are eight payer executive hirings and promotions Becker's has reported since Sept. 19.

The Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Program did not result in improvements in costs or quality for private insurers, a study published in the September issue of Health Affairs found. 

CMS is seeking feedback on a policy that requires state Medicaid agencies to keep beneficiaries enrolled through the end of the public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Sept. 23 memo.