From a judge denying a bid to limit discovery in an AI denial case to boosting lobbying efforts, here are 10 headlines about UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 5: 1. Senate and House…
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Patients who get primary care from older adult-focused, value-based care organizations are more likely to use these services regularly, according to a study published in NEJM Catalyst: Innovations in Care Delivery, a digital journal published by The New England Journal…
A woman is suing Elevance Health after being denied coverage for Zepbound — Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug — to treat her sleep apnea, a court filing said. According to the complaint, the FDA approved Zepbound “as the first and only…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has hired Sophie Clarke, MD, as chief strategy officer and senior vice president, according to a Sept. 18 news release. Dr. Clarke’s role will focus on corporate strategy, along with identifying companies to fund…
Hawaii Medical Service Association and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas joined Blue Shield of California as co-founders of Stellarus, according to a Sept. 18 news release from the technology company. Stellarus said it aims to help health plans…
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Senate and House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would bar health insurers from buying independently owned clinics and require existing conglomerates to divest their provider businesses. The Patients Over Profits Act would: The lawmakers cited the example of UnitedHealth…
Health insurers say they will continue to provide coverage for recommended immunizations without cost-sharing through 2026. “Health plans are committed to maintaining and ensuring affordable access to vaccines,” AHIP said Sept. 16. “Coverage decisions for immunizations are grounded in ongoing,…
Marketplace enrollment soared at over 24 million plan selections for 2025, but the enhanced premium tax credits that enabled this surge are set to expire at the end of the year. Some 4.8 million people total will lose their insurance…
The National Committee for Quality Assurance identified the standout MA plans for each state, evaluating based on nearly 50 factors that include patient experience and clinical performance. The ratings were released Sept. 16 and are based on 2024 data from…
Elevance Health filed a complaint Sept. 12 against a former senior underwriting executive who took another job at a competitor despite having signed a noncompete agreement. According to the lawsuit, which was reviewed by Becker’s, Maria Gregory started a position…