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Americans are increasingly using virtual services for behavioral healthcare needs, according to a claims analysis from Cigna.

A COVID-19 relief bill recently signed by President Joe Biden increased federal funding for states to expand their Medicaid programs. The funding has potentially changed the debate in states like Wyoming that have held out from expanding the health insurance…

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for expanded Medicare eligibility and changes to prescription drug policy to be added to Democrats' next large bill, according to Politico.

A judge granted Magellan Health's motions to dismiss allegations that the managed healthcare company improperly denied coverage for mental healthcare.

Employers in Louisville, Ky., can now contract directly with local hospitals for employee healthcare services under a new health plan option.

Here are four deals involving health plans announced since March 1:

Aetna's Medicaid managed care business in California named Verne Brizendine CEO, Aetna's parent company CVS Health said March 25.

Nationwide, Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are undertaking several initiatives to improve COVID-19 vaccine distribution in their communities. 

Thirty organizations representing patients and consumers issued a report urging people to avoid eight different health plans that don't have to follow ACA regulations.

Results from a prior authorization pilot launched by America's Health Insurance Plans are in, and participants saw electronic prior authorization significantly shorten the time between request and care delivery.