The Biden Administration is doubling down on a proposal to create "Medicaid-like" coverage for low-income adults in states that have not expanded the program.
Author: Rylee Wilson
Wegovy is now approved to be used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death, which could lead to broader payer coverage of the drug.
Elevance Health has closed the acquisition of infusion center and specialty pharmacy operator Paragon Healthcare.
Seven insurers have pledged to cover navigation services for cancer and other serious illnesses.
Medicare Part D plans have ramped up restrictions on prescription drugs since 2011, a study published in the March edition of Health Affairs found.
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Enrollment in Medicare Advantage startup plans grew 18% from 2023 to 2024, according to a March 5 analysis from Chartis.
The Cigna Group has launched EncircleRx, a program aimed at helping employers control the cost of GLP-1 drugs for weight-loss.
The Change Healthcare hack is disrupting some of Aetna's business operations, including possible disruptions in payments to providers.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reported a $3.2 billion increase in medical costs in 2023.
Virginia awarded Medicaid managed care contracts to five insurers.