Switching to a high-deductible health plan was tied to higher likelihood of diabetes complications, a study published March 22 in JAMA Open Network found.
Author: Rylee Wilson
Centene CEO Sarah London was paid $18.6 million in total compensation in 2023, up from $13.2 million in 2022.
UnitedHealth Group has named CFO John Rex as president of the company.
Kaiser Permanente and Blue Shield of California are joining a $10 million initiative to improve employee safety in Oakland, Calif.
CMS will extend a special enrollment period for ACA coverage with the goal of getting more people losing Medicaid insured.
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Several major insurers will cover the weight-loss drug Wegovy for Medicare members with certain heart conditions, the Wall Street Journal reported March 28.
The largest payers have a higher share of commercial and Medicare members than smaller plans, according to an analysis from Mark Farrah Associates.
A Medicare Advantage insurer facing termination of one of its contracts from the program is suing CMS over the methodology it uses to calculate star ratings.
More providers are dropping Medicare Advantage plans, and lawmakers are pressing CMS over proposed payment rates to the program.
CMS finalized new rules that are intended to eliminate barriers to Medicaid and CHIP access.