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When facing economic uncertainty, some people may avoid certain habits such as buying healthy foods or their gym membership because of the cost. That can lead to development or progression of chronic disease, and stress, anxiety and depression can only…

Florida's Medicaid regulator has finalized rules banning healthcare providers from billing Medicaid for gender-affirming medical treatment, Politico reported Aug. 11. 

Washington state has ordered Medova Healthcare Financial Group and its president and CEO, Daniel Whitney, to halt all sales of illegal health insurance policies in the state.

With several states and the U.S. declaring monkeypox a public health emergency, payers nationwide have issued public statements or provided information to members amid the growing outbreak and slow vaccine rollout.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are launching a new family building and maternity support offering for members in 2023 through a partnership with digital health platform Maven Clinic.

State legislative efforts to regulate or increase transparency policies around pharmacy benefit managers has continued throughout 2022, according to Mintz law firm.

First launched in 2017, CMS' Accountable Health Communities Model has provided valuable insights on how to better incorporate social determinants screenings and community services navigation and referrals throughout the healthcare system, according to an article posted Aug. 8 in Health…

The New Mexico Department of Health is planning to launch a health insurance claims database that will be fully operational late next year. 

From the release of its second quarter earnings, to selling its businesses in Spain and central Europe, here are nine news items about Centene published by Becker's since July 20. 

Payers are better prepared for a recession now compared to 2008, but persistent inflation could lead to rising premiums and employers dropping coverage, according to an economic report released Aug. 5 by Moody's Investors Service.