As employers brace for an approximately 5 percent increase in health benefit costs, many are exploring ways to cut costs amid challenges like remote work and a difficult labor market.
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President Joe Biden and Colorado state officials signed off on a decision that requires payers representing a quarter of the state's market to cover gender-affirming care.
Caroline Carney, MD, is the CMO of payer services company Magellan Health. A board certified internist and psychiatrist, she and her team are overseeing multiple initiatives designed to target the mental healthcare landscape at depths a simple smartphone app can't…
Blue Health Intelligence is revamping its Whyzen Analytics platform with a new user interface and guided analytic pathways, the company announced Oct. 12.
AmeriHealth Caritas is bringing six new health plans to the North Carolina marketplace through AmeriHealth Caritas Next.
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A number of federal policies have gone into effect since the beginning of 2021, while other policies will be implemented over the next several years. Payers and providers alike need to understand what these various government mandates include so they…
OptumCare is suing Miami-based Cano Health in New Mexico, alleging that two former Optum employees stole medical data to poach patients and physicians.
Anthem Blue Cross is employing a new digital infrastructure for its relationship with Renton, Wa.-based Providence St. Joseph Health System.
Humana is bringing new Dual Eligible Special Needs Medicare Advantage and PPO plans to Tennessee, the company announced Oct. 12.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists called on the Justice Department Oct. 7 to have its Antitrust Division investigate alleged anti-competitive behavior from UnitedHealth Group.