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Delta Air Lines is increasing health insurance costs for its employees who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CEO Ed Bastian said Aug. 25.

Allina Health | Aetna, the health plan co-helmed by Minneapolis-based Allina Health and Aetna, announced Monica Nierengarten as its new COO. 

John Baackes is the CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan (Calif.), a managed care plan providing Medicaid coverage to 2.2 million people in Los Angeles County. He spoke with Becker's on Aug. 18 about the organization's latest efforts to vaccinate…

Five payers have recently announced initiatives that use digital solutions to serve their customers and enhance relationships with partners.

Health Plan of Nevada, a UnitedHealthcare subsidiary, secured a four-year contract with the State of Nevada as a managed care organization delivering state Medicaid plans.

Austin, Texas-based Sana is expanding its employer-oriented health coverage to Arizona, the company announced Aug. 24.

Cigna is buying back $2 billion in common stock through accelerated repurchase agreements with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank.

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, the parent company of Florida Blue, is acquiring San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Triple-S Management in an effort to further secure its foothold in Florida and Puerto Rico. 

MedStar's network of Washington D.C.-area hospitals are cutting ties with two insurance plans, leaving about 165,000 Medicaid beneficiaries without access to local providers.

CMS will delay enforcement of the insurance price transparency rule by six months, according to recent guidance from the agency.