House Democrats introduced the "Medicare for All" Act of 2021 March 17, reviving efforts to establish a universal healthcare coverage program in the U.S.
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A Washington court denied CVS Pharmacy's motion for a temporary restraining order against a former Aetna executive who left to work for Cigna.
Federal Medicaid officials notified Arkansas and New Hampshire March 17 that approval for their Medicaid work requirements has been revoked, according to Politico.
CMS will not move forward with two changes to its Part D Payment Modernization Model, the agency said March 16.
UnitedHealthcare is restoring free access to some claims payment data through its Optum Pay platform, according to a recent news release.
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The Federal Communications Commission issued the largest fine in its history — $225 million — against Texas telemarketers who spoofed about 1 billion robocalls to sell health insurance.
Anthem and Cigna shares hit a one-year high on March 15.
A new guidance from the New York Department of Financial Services prohibits health insurers from denying hospital claims for administrative reasons.
Humana rebranded its healthcare service offerings under the name "CenterWell," the insurer said March 16.
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.