Payer

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. 

A July 1 rollout marks Oklahoma as the 37th state to expand Medicaid coverage.

Democratic representatives reintroduced the Medicare Vision Act of 2021 June 28 in an effort to tie vision coverage to Medicare.

Maureen Sullivan is the senior vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. She spoke to Becker's about the organization's national health equity strategy and its goal to reduce racial disparities in maternal health…