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West Virginia University Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright views the health system's new insurance plan, Peak Health, as "the iPhone of health insurance" because it aims to replace traditional administrative layers between patients and providers, The State Journal reported Sept.…

For every premium dollar that is spent, 82.4 cents goes toward prescription drugs and medical expenses, according to a Sept. 6 report from America's Health Insurance Plans. 

Here is how much the CEOs at the six of the nation's largest health insurance companies earned over the median worker's salary in 2021, according to analysis from S&P Global released Aug. 19:

Ten providers — including Mass General Brigham and Bon Secours Mercy Health — recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. 

From CMS increasing its oversight on celebrity sales pitches to the advancing of a prior authorization reform bill, here are seven Medicare Advantage stories Becker's has reported since July 20:

Incoming Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts CEO Sarah Iselin said affordability is priority No. 1 when she assumes the role Jan. 1, the Boston Business Journal reported Sept. 2. 

Humana has completed the rebranding of its home health division to CenterWell Home Health. 

From naming its first chief health officer to offering individual ACA plans in three new states, here are eight headlines about Cigna that Becker's has reported since Aug. 2: 

CMS has toughened its oversight on celebrity Medicare Advantage sales pitches following a surge of complaints last year, The Wall Street Journal reported Aug. 31. 

A $60 million administrative services deal between Oscar Health and Health First Health Plans has been canceled, effective Jan. 1.