Payer

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.

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.

The next year will be marked by several trends that will affect health insurance companies, CVS Health said March 9 in its annual Health Trends report.

Cigna intends to grow its commercial health plan footprint by 25 percent by 2025, according to slides shared during the payer's investor day March 8.

The American Hospital Association is calling on policymakers to curtail some pharmacy policies health insurers use to manage prescription drug distribution to members.