1. 1,200 McLaren providers join Humana’s network
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Physician Partners signed an agreement to join Humana’s provider network for Medicare Advantage members who use McLaren Health Care hospitals and outpatient centers.
2. Aetna apologizes for Kansas Medicaid contract lapses, shakes up regional leadership
Aetna has apologized to Kansas lawmakers after the state threatened to terminate the Hartford, Conn.-based insurer’s Medicaid contract for failing on the $1 billion annual agreement.
3. Anthem changes how it reimburses autism treatment in Indiana
Anthem adjusted its fee schedule for some autism treatment in Indiana, a move some behavioral health providers are characterizing as deep cuts that could lead to closures.
4. Providence to partner with Oregon’s largest Medicaid health plan
Providence Plan Partners, the management and administrative services arm of Providence Health Plans, will partner with managed Medicaid insurer CareOregon, the organizations said Aug. 20.
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