Payer

Congressional Democrats are pushing legislation that would allow local government entities to expand Medicaid without a statewide expansion, which is seeing resistance in 12 states.

Former Haven program director Ann Joo Kim has joined health plan administration platform Flume Health as COO.

Through the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 recovery package, CMS is lowering the cost of health insurance premiums for those who received or were approved for unemployment compensation this year.

Here are nine recent lawsuits and settlements involving payers:

A lawsuit settlement over hormone treatment coverage means Alaska Medicaid cannot deny gender-affirming care.

The Vaccine Community Connectors program, which was launched by AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, has helped vaccinate more than 2 million people over 65 against COVID-19 in under 100 days, according to a July 1 news release.

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield launched a pilot program in June to bring employees back to the office in the wake of the pandemic.

Nine healthcare organizations have launched Innovate Kidney Care, a campaign to improve at-home care options for patients with kidney failure.

UnitedHealth Group's Optum has awarded $1.4 million in grants to five community organizations focused on maternal health.

Walter Woods has stepped down as CEO of the Humana Foundation, according to Louisville Business First.