CMS said Aug. 4 that it will allow health insurers to temporarily lower premiums for members in the individual and small group markets to help Americans who are facing financial hardship amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The pandemic has affected the role of health insurers as new pressures are placed on the medical and social needs of their members.
As schools decide whether to hold in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent analysis from consumer spending resource ValuePenguin found nearly half a million teachers don't have health insurance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Regence has data-sharing arrangements with two health systems that aim to better coordinate care between its members and their providers.
To UnitedHealth Group, a "next-generation health system" is one that improves care access, affordability, patient experience and outcomes.
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Molina Healthcare saw significant gains in its revenue and profit in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 as members deferred care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, Pa., and Cigna extended their contract through the end of 2021, the organizations said July 30.
National health insurers are seeing large profit and revenue growth as patients postpone treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following payer executives changed their positions in July.
Oscar is launching a new product that offers $0 virtual primary care, the technology-focused health plan said July 30.