The Cigna Group went through a rebranding and beat investor expectations in the first half of 2023.
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Colorado has canceled a set of hearings meant to probe payers and hospitals over rates, after payers met the state's public option price targets.
The economic burden of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access and quality is costing Massachusetts $23.5 billion every year across all major groups, according to a June study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and the…
California lawmakers and healthcare stakeholders have reached a major deal that represents the largest-ever investment in Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program, Politico reported June 24.
In the first half of 2023, CVS Health named a new leader for Aetna, and the payer acquired key contracts in North Carolina and New York City.
Cuts in Medicare Advantage benchmark payments did not lead to slower growth in enrollment, a study published June 24 in JAMA Health Forum found.
Kaiser Permanente reduced rehospitalizations and deaths among Medicare Advantage members 30 days after hospitalizations using meal benefits.
If employers no longer cover certain preventive services, individuals could face higher out-of-pocket costs, while employers won't see a big effect on spending, a report from the Employee Benefits Research Institute found.
From policy changes announced by UnitedHealthcare, to a final rule issued by CMS, here are seven key prior authorization updates Becker's has reported so far in 2023.
UnitedHealth Group's Optum plans to merge with home and hospice care provider Amedisys in an all-cash deal valued at $101 per share, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.