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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. 

Insurers are pushing back against CMS' proposed Medicare Advantage rates for 2025, and an Anthem Medicare Advantage contract is under fire from New Hampshire state officials. 

The Mississippi House advanced Medicaid expansion legislation that includes work requirements, while South Dakota lawmakers are putting a ballot issue on work requirements before voters in November. 

Humana President and CEO Bruce Broussard was paid $16.3 million in 2023, according to the company's annual proxy report published Feb. 22. 

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