The California Medical Association issued a statement June 17 expressing concern that UnitedHealthcare has not increased the reimbursement rate for the COVID-19 rapid antigen test, despite increasing reimbursement for other COVID-19 diagnostic services.
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada's Medicaid health plan has provided $75,000 to a University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine initiative addressing the state's physician shortage, as well as racial inequities in its healthcare.
Zing Health announced it is acquiring Pennsylvania-based Lasso Healthcare Insurance, a move that expands the Medicare Advantage plan provider's footprint to 32 states and Washington D.C.
Point32Health may not cover Biogen's new Alzheimer's treatment, Aduhelm, for its commercial members unless the price is reduced.
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The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a decision June 22 that puts Aetna and Optum back in hot water for allegedly using "dummy code" that disguised administrative charges as billable medical fees.
A pilot program between Humana and Mom's Meals to deliver tailored meals to elderly diabetic Medicare members has yielded overwhelmingly positive results, according to a June 18 report.
Cigna will offer $500 to members who switch to less costly biosimilar drug alternatives for inflammatory conditions, including arthritis and Crohn's disease.
A Missouri judge denied efforts to expand Medicaid, citing that the ballot initiative did not propose any methods of paying for it, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch June 23.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected three early-stage startups to participate in its Innovation Accelerator Program, an initiative focused on furthering virtual and home healthcare developments in the wake of COVID-19.