While it conducts its criminal case, the U.S. is asking for a stay in civil lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group's surgical unit over alleged agreements with competitors to not poach senior-level employees.
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The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package President Joe Biden recently signed into law expands the subsidies available under the Affordable Care Act for comprehensive health insurance, according to a March 10 report from The New York Times.
Kevin Conlin, chair of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, retired March 15.
Aetna can't pursue any overpayments it claims it made to hospitals because of alleged fraudulent billing from Mednax, a Pennsylvania court said.
Several California counties haven't signed a contract to allow Blue Shield of California to manage distribution of the state's COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has increased significantly in the past 10 years, according to a recent analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
On Feb. 26, Evernorth, Cigna's health services business, said it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire telehealth company MDLive.
A new study from Cigna found headaches, migraines and chronic respiratory issues are some of the most common health diagnoses its members are reporting after recovering from COVID-19.
The following payer executive changes were announced in March so far:
The Supreme Court removed hearings on Medicaid work requirement cases from its March argument calendar, according to Bloomberg Law.