In a letter to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, payer executives argued against a bill that would impose a $50 million tax on insurance companies, potentially driving businesses out of the state, according to the Hartford Courant.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was fined for failing to meet state COVID-19 workplace requirements, according to a recent penalty notification.
CMS rescinded approval for a waiver that would have extended reimbursement to Texas hospitals for uncompensated care for 10 years.
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.
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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.