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Centene Corp. saw its revenue and profit increase in the third quarter of 2020, thanks in part to its acquisition of WellCare Health Plans.

Americans who get their health insurance through Medicare or Medicaid likely won't have to pay for a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Politico, which cites an expected rule from the Trump administration.

UnitedHealthcare is providing some of its members kits that include an antiviral treatment for the seasonal flu, as well as a COVID-19 test, according to The New York Times.

Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica's Paramount health plan is planning to terminate McLaren St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio, from its network. 

Humana is partnering with digital healthcare company Cohere Health to change the prior authorization process for musculoskeletal treatment in 12 states.

For the second time this week, Houston-based CHI St. Luke's set a deadline to cut ties with an insurance provider if negotiations fail. This time it's with Molina Healthcare.

Priority Health, an insurer based in Grand Rapids, Mich., launched a primary care plan for members who want more online interactions with providers.

CMS said Oct. 20 that it approved Nebraska's demonstration to expand Medicaid and add work requirements to the program. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare and Cigna reached a multiyear agreement that will allow Cigna members to continue receiving in-network access to Envision physicians. 

CMS said Oct. 19 that some individuals will see lower premiums on ACA marketplace plans for the 2021 coverage year.