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Health insurers are increasingly partnering with providers to better manage services for members with kidney disease.

Optum saw its revenue and customer base grow in the first quarter of 2021 as the company continues to expand.

Blue Shield of California is adding two new features to its digital health platform that are geared toward members living with Type 2 diabetes.

Cigna is providing transportation for Medicare Advantage members to and from COVID vaccination sites.

Dan Mendelson, founder and former CEO of Avalere Health, will lead a new healthcare innovation group at JPMorgan Chase.

Pittsburgh-based UPMC Health Plan promoted two physicians and added two hires to its upper ranks this week.

Centene, Anthem and Cigna ranked among the top 25 for employer responses to the pandemic, according to Forbes.

Oscar Health announced Okiki Louis, MD, will be the president of Oscar Medical Group, effective April 26.

The following payer executive changes were announced in April so far.

UnitedHealth Group posted nearly $5 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2021 as its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses continue to grow.