1. UnitedHealthcare rolls out wearable glucose monitor program
UnitedHealthcare teamed up with Dexcom, a provider of wearable glucose monitors, to offer Medicare Advantage members participation in a pilot glucose management effort.
2. New York City cancels Aetna’s $9.6M incentive to move HQs
Aetna will no longer receive a $9.6 million incentive package to move its headquarters from Hartford, Conn., to New York City.
3. Humana leaves AHIP: 4 things to know
Louisville, Ky.-based Humana has terminated its membership with America’s Health Insurance Plans, which is the health insurance industry’s largest trade group.
4. Cigna subsidiary lays off 60 employees
A Cigna unit laid off 60 employees after exiting two Illinois Medicaid managed care programs this year.
5. Froedtert South reaches 3-year agreement with Anthem
Kenosha, Wis.-based Froedtert South signed an in-network agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
6. Centene adds 1.4M members during open enrollment 2018
As of Jan. 7, Centene Corp. recorded 1.4 million sign-ups for its health plans during the most recent ACA open enrollment period.
7. Nemours reaches in-network agreement with managed care plan AmeriHealth Caritas
Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health System joined Medicaid managed care plan AmeriHealth Caritas’ provider network.
8. Employees at 5 Montana hospitals demand details of their BCBS health insurance contracts
Employees across five Montana hospitals filed a federal complaint alleging they were overcharged for health insurance benefits.
9. UPMC, Highmark to extend in-network access to 10+ hospitals
UPMC and Highmark, both in Pittsburgh, inked a deal ensuring Highmark policyholders in-network access to UPMC’s community and specialty hospitals.
More articles on payer issues:
Humana leaves AHIP: 4 things to know
UnitedHealthcare rolls out wearable glucose monitor program
New York City cancels Aetna’s $9.6M incentive to move HQs
