There’s “a hunger for a different kind of dialogue” when it comes to relations between payers and providers, according to Aetna President Steve Nelson. Mr. Nelson laid out a vision for Aetna that centers on rebuilding trust in the industry,…
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Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Ascendiun, the parent company of Blue Shield of California, is not one to sugarcoat the state of the healthcare system. “I don’t see how you can look at it and say there isn’t a…
For too long, the healthcare system has been reactive, focused on treating illness after it occurs rather than anticipating and preventing it. At the same time, consumers have come to expect personalized, seamless experiences in every part of their lives,…
BCBS Vermont President and CEO Beth Roberts has worked all over New England — but her latest role marks her first foray into Vermont. She described the state’s insurance market as “interesting” in a recent interview with Becker’s, laying out…
Richard Whitmer, former president and CEO of BCBS Michigan and father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, died Jan. 26, according to a statement from his daughter. Mr. Whitmer, who was 85 years old, according to his obituary in the Detroit…
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Healthcare groups and leaders are speaking out about the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. The shooting follows another fatal encounter between Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and a…
For decades, the relationship between payers and providers has been defined by misaligned incentives, fragmented data, and operational friction. Yet as financial pressures intensify and value-based care accelerates, that long-standing dynamic is beginning to shift. Increasingly, organizations are embracing integrated…
The Blue Cross Blue Shield system is made up of more than 30 independent and locally operated companies. While they share branding and licensing through the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, each plan typically functions as its own entity with…
Insurance commissioners significantly shape the industry’s regulatory landscape in each state. A handful even come from healthcare backgrounds, specifically. Becker’s compiled a list of these leaders from across the country, as well as details on their expertise. Here are the…
By 2027, many people who get their health insurance through Medicaid will need to show they are working, pursuing an education or volunteering to remain eligible for their coverage. The new rules, passed as part of the “One Big Beautiful…