Millions of people will no longer be covered by Medicaid over the next 14 months, but some will transition to other forms of coverage.
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California will continue to pay Walgreens for Medi-Cal prescriptions, despite a tweet in March from Gov. Gavin Newsom indicating that the state was done doing business with the pharmacy chain, Kaiser Health News reported April 6.
CMS issued a final rule April 5 that, among other things, aims to streamline Medicare Advantage and Part D prior authorizations and clamp down on misleading marketing practices.
Oklahoma has placed insurance company Friday Health under the supervision of the state's insurance department over concerns about the company's "declining financial situation."
Independence Blue Cross' operating margins declined in 2022, driven by increased utilization as more members received routine care as the pandemic waned.
CMS published its final Medicare Advantage rate notice for 2024 on March 31, moving ahead with changes to risk adjustment payments but phasing in the model over three years.
The Cigna Group is pushing for more of its employees to return to the office, the Hartford Courant reported April 5.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Dallas-based Medical City Healthcare reached an agreement after months of negotiations over care costs, The Dallas Morning News reported March 31.
AmeriHealth Caritas has named Kathleen Giblin, BSN, as senior vice president for clinical operations.
AHIP has tapped two new executive vice presidents to lead the trade association's lobbying and communication efforts.