UnitedHealthcare will retroactively reimburse in-network providers for vaccinating its members.
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association announced two C-level executive moves Oct. 19.
A report from Rob Sand, Iowa's auditor of state, found that privatizing the state's Medicaid program in 2016 resulted in an 891 percent increase in patients who were allegedly illegally denied care.
A new piece of bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate is looking to revamp the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
Cigna issued a pair of announcements focused on broadening its Medicare Advantage footprints in three states.
A hearing from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance welcomed testimonies on the current state of insurance coverage in America, with representatives from the Commonwealth Fund providing insight on employer-provided coverage.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is partnering with Kroger Health on Medicare Advantage plans that provide members with in-store benefits at Kroger locations.
Oscar Health is broadening its Colorado provider network by signing agreements with three health systems in the state.
A recent audit of Tennessee Medicare found that of the $2 billion in certified public expenditures it claimed during the audit period of 2009 to 2014, $909.4 million was allowable while $1.1 billion was not.
Express Scripts is switching its formulary preference to insulin biosimilar Semglee, a move that it claims will save members $20 million in 2022.
