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Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan, the state's biggest health system, might not accept Cigna Healthcare insurance moving forward if an agreement over contract negotiations cannot be met by March 31.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield reported a net loss of $23 million in 2023, its first loss since 2008, NPR affiliate WXXI reported March 4. 

Four Elevance Health Medicare Advantage contracts will have higher 2024 star ratings because CMS updated the original ratings announced in October, according to a March 4 regulatory filing from the payer. 

Ethisphere Institute, a for-profit company that defines and measures corporate ethical standards, released its 2024 list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies," which includes health insurers. 

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The Justice Department reportedly has opened an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group and in recent weeks has been interviewing healthcare industry representatives about issues including relationships between the company's UnitedHealthcare and Optum units. 

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