The federal government will soon allow states to use Medicaid funds to treat substance use and mental illness in jails and prison, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Feb. 21.
Payer
Aetna is bolstering its network in North Carolina ahead of its takeover of the state's health plan for public employees.
Humana said Feb. 23 it plans to exit the commercial group market to focus on its government-sponsored business.
Of the 1,100-plus health plans accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, 176 have received the health equity accreditation granted by the association.
Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.
Advertisement
Editor's note: On March 23, Chartis published a revised version of its Medicare Advantage enrollment report. The new report, based on updated data from CMS, showed that Medicare Advantage enrollment did not decline in any state in 2022. In California,…
More Medicare beneficiaries are worried about out-of-pocket expenses than premiums, according to a survey from eHealth.
Humana will exit the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products Business over the next 18 to 24 months.
In 15 states, at least half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, according to a report from healthcare consulting firm Chartis.
Federal lawmakers are once again calling on HHS and the Biden administration to take action against "junk" short-term health plans, especially as Medicaid redeterminations loom.