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.…
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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:
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Patient expectations will push healthcare to evolve by 2030, according to 23 payer executives. Leaders said AI, new models of care and a push toward convenience will transform healthcare in the next five years. Becker’s connected with 23 leaders to…
When it comes to delivering health care, Medicaid health plans are committed to serving our most vulnerable members. However, funding cuts compromise our ability to provide quality care. Instead, we advocate for “smart spending” – increased investments into Medicaid that…
Providence Health Plan’s food-as-medicine program has “blazed a trail” in the space, according to Melissa Topp, MSN, RN, executive director for care management. The program has led to 82% of participating members seeing an improvement in their food disparity score,…
As consumers seek convenient ways to manage their health, digital health solutions – also known as health and wellness apps – have seen a significant surge. These tools, which offer a variety of services, including support for weight loss and…
When it comes to benefits, employers often look for two things: new ways to keep up with rising healthcare costs and more flexibility in how they offer benefits. To meet these expectations, Providence Health Plan is calibrating its offerings for…