Humana has named Damian Warren as chief digital officer. Mr. Warren was most recently head of consumer digital channels experience at U.S. Bank, according to his LinkedIn profile. He joined the company in 2016. At Humana, Mr. Warren will focus…
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has lost its legal challenge against CMS over how its 2025 Medicare Advantage star ratings were calculated. On July 9, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that CMS acted…
In five large counties, payers own more than one-third of the primary care market, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs Scholar found. Payers, including Optum, Aetna, Humana and Cigna, owned 4.2% of the primary…
A virtual diabetes management program offered by UnitedHealthcare has shown measurable changes in members’ behavior, and for some employers, a return on investment. The Level2 program, originally launched under Optum in 2019, combines continuous glucose monitors, personalized coaching, and a…
Hospital capacity has remained above 70% since 2023, and overcrowding in the emergency department remains a persistent and urgent challenge for many health systems. At Inspira Health, rising volumes and limited physical space forced a new approach. Instead of adding…
Aug 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
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Brooke Zacheis
VP of Clinical Operations, Inspira Health
Kate Mangarelli
AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Sherry Remy
AVP Emergency & Nursing Operational Services, Inspira Health
Deena Brecher
Chief Nursing Officer, Mednition
A silver-level insurance plan costs nearly 20% of the median monthly household income in Vermont, according to WalletHub. The personal finance company published a ranking of states spending the most and least on health insurance July 10. WalletHub calculated the…
ASCs face significant pressure to maintain efficiency and financial stability without burning out staff. For leaders at Fox Valley Orthopedics, U.S. Orthopaedic Partners and Redefine Healthcare, thoughtfully integrating AI into revenue cycle management is proving essential to achieve both goals.…
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William Vanderveer
Chief Executive Officer, Redefine Healthcare
John Brady
Chief Executive Officer, Fox Valley Orthopedics
Nick Bohra
Chief Financial Officer, US Orthopedic Partners
Aman Magoon
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Adonis
Aetna’s former president Brian Kane has been named a senior advisor at healthcare and technology private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Mr. Kane will advise the firm’s healthcare team to help “foster innovative collaborations and strategic partnerships across…
UnitedHealth Group has named Mike Cotton as CEO of the company’s Medicaid business, the company confirmed to Becker’s. The role of Medicaid CEO had been vacant after former CEO Krista Nelson was named COO at Optum Health in May. Bobby…
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock (Ark.) faced the same squeeze many hospitals feel today — rising volumes, longer waits and overworked staff. Instead of adding more physical space or people, hospital leaders looked to solve these issues with an…
Aug 5, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America/Chicago
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Cody Walker
President of Baptist Health Medical Center–North Little Rock