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…
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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…
When Patrick Gilligan was interviewing for the top job at Point32Health earlier this year, he knew the nonprofit insurer was struggling. But Mr. Gilligan, a 30-year industry veteran who has worked on both sides of the payer-provider divide, saw something…
Throughout the year, Becker’s touched base with a handful of Elevance Health leaders — including multiple C-suite executives, a clinical lead and a research VP — to get a pulse on the company’s priorities. They discussed AI, doulas and the…
A healthcare experience that offers an integrated, holistic approach is more critical than ever. It transcends traditional healthcare approaches by emphasizing the importance of putting the patient at the center and treating them as a whole person, rather than looking…
If a “typical” background exists for leading a health plan, Anirban Gangopadhyay certainly does not have it: The co-founder and CTO of AI-forward Angle Health comes from tech powerhouse Palantir. “I would say Palantir operates in a very unique way…