UnitedHealthcare is extending its contract with Syracuse, N.Y.-based Upstate University Hospital by two months as the sides look to avoid a coverage disruption for about 20,000 patients, syracuse.com reported Dec. 29.
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Georgia has launched its own online health insurance portal called Georgia Access, Capital Beat News Service reported Dec. 28.
Stillwater (Ok.) Medical Center could go out of network with BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma on May 1, 2023, if the sides are unable to agree on a new contract, the Stillwater News Press reported Dec. 28.
Anthem Blue Cross and Hollister, Calif.-based Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital have agreed on a new contract, which will take effect Jan.1, Benito Link reported Jan. 28.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health have reached a three-year deal days before their previous contract was set to expire, the Buffalo News reported Dec. 28.
Centene announced changes to its executive leadership team Dec. 14 as President and COO Brent Layton takes on an advisory role as he "transitions toward retirement."
Healthcare is becoming less affordable for people, especially women, with employer-sponsored health insurance, according to a report published Dec. 27 in JAMA.
About 11.5 million people have enrolled in ACA marketplace plans as of Dec. 15, according to CMS.