Payer

Elevance Health posted $856 million in net income during the fourth quarter, according to the company's year-end 2023 earnings report published Jan. 24.

Fewer workers were enrolled in high-deductible plans in 2022 than in 2021, the first time enrollment has dipped since 2013, according to an analysis from ValuePenguin published Jan. 22. 

Humana documents containing protected health information meant for providers were sent to the incorrect address, affecting enrollees in eight states. 

A state committee is recommending Delaware cast aside any plans to provide retired state employees health benefits through Medicare Advantage. 

Cigna is expecting employers to turn their attention to virtual care, social determinants of health and behavioral care in 2024. 

While overall Medicare Advantage enrollment grew 2.5% during the annual enrollment period, several payers saw their membership decline, according to an analysis published by Baltimore Health Analytics.

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

UnitedHealth is still the largest Medicare Advantage carrier in the country, while CVS Health recorded 15% growth in MA membership during the annual enrollment period, according to an analysis published by Baltimore Health Analytics.

UnitedHealthcare is launching a new curated vendor hub aimed at connecting self-funded employers and their employees to health services. 

More than 15 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid since April 2023, surpassing HHS' original estimates with several months left in the redeterminations process.