Payer

UnitedHealth Group has launched two new renewable energy initiatives aimed at supplying the company with 89% of its domestic energy needs and 58% of its global energy load.

Recent research on Medicare Advantage has highlighted differences in the amount of at-home care beneficiaries in MA and fee-for-service Medicare receive, and studied the potential effects of CMS' proposed benchmark payments in 2025. 

Older couples typically enroll and disenroll in Medicare Advantage plans together, a study published in JAMA found. 

Molina Healthcare CEO Joseph Zubretsky was paid $21.5 million in total compensation in 2023, down from $22.1 million 2022. 

Here are three updates on state efforts to expand Medicaid with work requirements: 

Medicare total spending hit $5.7 billion in 2022 for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, up from $57 million in 2018, according to a March 22 KFF analysis.

Humana is seeking to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging the insurer used an AI algorithm to wrongfully deny Medicare Advantage beneficiaries care. 

From new university partnerships to the launch of reproductive care teams, these are five key updates about Blue Cross Blue Shield companies recently reported by Becker's:

Private lawyers made at least $108 million in fees from payments Centene made to states to settle overcharging allegations, The New York Times reported March 21. 

Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.