Oregon Health Plan — the state's Medicaid program — has named Emma Sandoe, PhD, as director.
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From two new CEOs to year-end financial earnings, these are 10 key updates about Blue Cross Blue Shield companies recently reported by Becker's:
In 2024, 36 states offered Medicare Advantage plans to retired employees, according to a report from KFF published May 23.
Aetna plans to protest Kansas' Medicaid contract awards, while UCare will stand down after losing an effort to win a contract in the state.
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Blue Shield of California has named Kassie Maroney as senior vice president and chief actuary.
The chair of the Senate Finance Committee is urging CMS to do more to stop fraud on ACA exchanges, KFF Health News reported May 21.
UnitedHealth Group said a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging an AI algorithm wrongfully denied Medicare Advantage patients care should be dismissed because "plaintiffs have failed to exhaust the exclusive administrative appeal process set by the Medicare Act for challenging coverage determinations."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to ask the state's highest court to allow the city to implement an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan for its retired employees, the New York Daily News reported May 21.
Two New York health plans intend to merge, creating an organization with nearly 2 million members and 6,000 employees.