Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder is stepping down from the position at the end of October to enter the private sector.
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Authorizing Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost the federal government an estimated $35 billion over nine years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.
From a "landmark policy change" to CVS Health announcing another round of layoffs, here are 10 updates on Aetna that Becker's has reported since Aug. 13:
Value-based primary care company Cityblock Health has named former UnitedHealth Group executive Michael Roaldi as its president.
Zing Health is plotting an expansion in the Medicare Advantage market.
L.A. Care will pay a $55 million penalty to resolve allegations the plan improperly denied claims, and had a backlog of unresolved grievances.
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding Medicare coverage for home healthcare, NPR reported Oct. 8.
CVS Health will lay off 416 employees at Aetna's headquarters in Hartford, Conn.
From Centene completing the sale of another subsidiary, to IU Health announcing plans to sell its health plan to Elevance Health's Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, here are five payer M&A updates Becker's has reported since Sept. 6.
Health plans often prioritize managing high-cost areas like pharmacy, behavioral health, and diabetes while overlooking Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). This oversight results in unmanaged costs, leading to care delays, poor member experiences, and missed opportunities for…