Medicare Advantage plans available in the most socially vulnerable counties in the U.S. tend to have lower star ratings than those in less vulnerable counties, a study published July 23 in JAMA Network Open found.
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Many insurers have or will exit Medicare Advantage markets in 2025.
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont says premium hikes are needed to stay financially solvent.
Centene will exit a handful of state Medicare Advantage markets in 2025, CEO Sarah London said.
Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.
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Centene reported nearly $1.1 billion in net income in the second quarter and a more than 18% decrease in Medicaid membership year over year, according to its second-quarter earnings posted July 26.
UnitedHealth Group will invest $25 million for housing for veterans experiencing homelessness and low and middle-income individuals.
Humana will partner with Google Cloud on cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield credits a critical partnership with achieving top-tier results for Type 2 diabetes care.
A federal court in Illinois has sentenced the owner and CEO of a Hollywood, Fla.-based company to 25 years in prison for selling limited indemnity health plans as if they were full coverage plans using false and deceptive practices.