May is Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges faced by women. As we end the month, this is a good time to look at the accumulating evidence that shows significant disparities in…
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AI, digital health and value-based care are among the biggest buzzwords in healthcare — and might be overhyped, according to these payer executives. Becker’s connected with 11 leaders to learn what’s overhyped in healthcare. Like what you see here? Join…
In my experience as a physician and healthcare leader, I’ve often encountered people whose needs fall outside the scope of our healthcare system. Frankly, for many years, while I understood the magnitude of those needs and the need to fulfill…
In January, Centene named Alan Silver as president of its Ambetter Health Solutions business, colloquially becoming the company’s first ICHRA president. Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements allow employees to shop on the ACA marketplace for a health plan using a…
Stephen Hemsley is returning as CEO at UnitedHealth Group, a role he held for more than a decade. UnitedHealth Group said former CEO Andrew Witty was stepping down for personal reasons. Mr. Witty will remain a strategic advisor to Mr.…
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UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty has stepped down for personal reasons and chairman and former CEO Stephen Hemsley will replace him. Mr. Hemsley served as CEO from 2006 to 2017 and will remain chairman of the company’s board of directors.…
Most company presidents and CEOs spend a majority of their time behind a desk in the office leading meetings or managing their teams. Matt Gerrell, president of Brevard County-based Health First Health Plans spends a lot of his time meeting…
The salary of a Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO can vary significantly depending on factors such as company size, location, recent growth, and internal pressures. Some BCBS companies include executive compensation data within their annual financial reports, which are filed…
The first half of the year has been challenging for major insurers, with disappointing financial results, market exits, and pulled products. In contrast, smaller, often single market-focused payers have seen a surge in revenues and continued growth in membership. Some…
Health insurance leaders were paid up to 370 times more than their respective median employee in 2024, according to recently filed proxy statements. Payers ranked by CEO-to-worker pay ratios: