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CVS Aetna members in Texas could face out-of-network costs starting July 1 if Sunrise, Fla.-based provider Mednax can't reach a contract renewal agreement with the payer.

UnitedHealth Group's philanthropic foundation, the United Health Foundation, released its inaugural "America's Health Rankings Health Disparities Report," which was compiled using three decades of data, according to a June 29 news release.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced June 17 three new officer appointments within its Government Markets team.

Anthem has closed on its acquisition of Puerto Rico-based MMM Holdings, according to a press release shared with Becker's June 30.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota earned a statewide contract to be a Medicaid Expansion Managed Care Service provider.

President Joe Biden announced June 29 that unemployed Americans will be receiving significant subsidies for ACA coverage starting July 1, according to CNN.

Russell Street Ventures, under the ownership of former CMS Innovation Center Director Brad Smith, is launching Main Street Health, a value-based healthcare provider focused on rural America. 

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national organization that oversees 35 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. 

Here are six updates on state Medicaid efforts:

Louisiana's Department of Health is seeking proposals from managed care organizations with a range of specializations.