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Anthem and Broomfield, Colo.-based SCL Health are currently in negotiations for a new contract, NBC affiliate KKCO reported May 18. 

CMS unveiled changes to the medicare.gov website May 18 that it said makes the site easier to use. 

Connecticut-based payer ConnectiCare said a computer system error resulted in the accidental release of personal information of 1,200 of its members, CT Insider reported May 18. 

Nine hospital and healthcare groups are calling on a federal appeals court to rehear a case involving United Behavioral Health's denial of 67,000 mental health and substance abuse claims.

Commercial insurers paid hospitals an average of 224 percent more compared to Medicare rates for inpatient and outpatient services in 2020, according to a new study from RAND Corp. 

The city of Ferris, Texas is using its allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding to offer basic health coverage and a mobile health clinic to all 3,500 of its residents, according to NBCDFW.

A federal judge in North Dakota has temporarily blocked HHS and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from requiring the Christian Employers Alliance and its members to provide health plans that cover employees' gender transition procedures.

Anthem shareholders voted at their annual meeting May 18 to change the company's name to Elevance Health.

Washington is looking to expand health and dental coverage to all residents, regardless of immigration status, according to The Seattle Times.

A Texas HHS director is facing charges for alleged auto insurance fraud related to a car fire in March, according to a Travis County arrest warrant obtained by NBC affiliate KXAN.