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Here are seven recent headlines involving CMS Becker's has reported since Sept. 1. 

From launching new health plans to partnering with existing payers, more startups are moving into the health insurance space. Here are six startups Becker's has reported on since Aug. 1. 

The No Surprises for Survivors Act was introduced Sept. 19 in the House of Representatives and would require commercial payers to fully cover forensic exams for sexual assault victims.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from GS Labs accusing Minnesota-based health insurer Medica of withholding more than $10 million in payments for COVID-19 tests, Minnesota Public Radio reported Sept. 21. 

Fee-for-service Medicare members spend about 7 percent more on average for healthcare compared to Medicare Advantage members, according to a study published Sept. 21 by AHIP.

To curb the rising costs of paying for employee healthcare, employers should move away from consultants and bring healthcare spending decisions in-house, a group of policy researchers write in Health Affairs. 

The HHS Office of Inspector General found states frequently pay capitation benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in multiple states. 

Ten providers — including Christus Health and Ascension — recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is introducing a virtual primary care team feature, the insurer said Sept. 22. 

CVS Health said it has made progress toward its goal of reducing suicide attempts among adult Aetna members, but rates of suicide attempts in teen populations are increasing.