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Point32Health CEO Cain Hayes says there are "tremendous opportunities" to advance health equity in 2023. 

Centene's California-based subsidiary Health Net was one of the beneficiaries of the state's revised Medi-Cal plan, picking up contracts in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties. 

The newest health plan in Idaho is now available from the state's largest health system.

A year after splitting with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Springfield (Ill.) Clinic launched its own health plan: Springfield Clinic Advantage. 

Sachin Jain, MD, has been president and CEO of SCAN Group since 2020. He sat down with Becker's to discuss the company's recently announced combination with CareOregon, along with current and future trends in Medicare Advantage.

Before the pandemic, North Carolina State Health Plan, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina, grabbed headlines when it shifted from a commercial-based payment model to a reference-based government pricing model that reimburses providers based on a percentage above…

These are seven health plans expanding or launching products in new markets that Becker's has reported since Nov. 16:

In 2022, payers expanded their mental health networks and focused on wellness and whole-person care.

Payers are investing in health equity in many ways, including improving data collection, access to virtual care and adding health equity experts to C-suites. 

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri CEO Stephanie Vojicic said helping people navigate the eventual end of the COVID-19 public health emergency is her top priority in 2023, Forbes reported Nov. 29.