The Government Accountability Office found that consumers face a variety of challenges accessing mental health benefits provided under their health plans, according to a March 30 report.
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UnitedHealthcare has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine after the Rhode Island health insurance commissioner's office found that the payer did not follow state law when it denied substance use disorder treatment claims.
Aetna is being sued by Vanguard Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery for an alleged "unreasonably low" reimbursement rate for services from the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based provider.
Members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee convened March 29 for a hearing dubbed "Examining the Pathways to Universal Health Coverage."
A former Anthem employee is suing the company for allegedly violating the state's labor laws.
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Centivo has named Marc Backon as COO.
Payers often lack information on members' race and ethnicity that can help to address underlying causes of health disparities and provide cost-effective coverage to members, according to Managed Healthcare.
From offering mental health services to all members to enhancing internal workflows through data management, here are eight recent partnerships between payers and other companies:
Wilton, Conn.-based Employee Benefit Solutions CFO Erin Verespy has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for her role in a $33 million fraud scheme.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has named Noel Carden senior vice president and CFO and Mark Manderson as vice president of treasury operations, according to This Is Alabama.