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Cigna continued to realize higher revenues and profits in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, thanks to its subsidiary Express Scripts.

CMS published a proposed rule Feb. 5 that seeks to lower drug costs for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, boost payments for the plans and rework Star Ratings, among other proposals.

Centene Corp. is postponing the release of its 2020 financial forecast due to the insurer's recent integration with WellCare Health Plans.

Humana saw total revenue and net income grow in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, according to financial documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Centene Corp. saw its revenues grow in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, but experienced higher-than-expected flu costs, the insurer said Feb. 4.

In 2018, the 10 largest health and accident insurers collectively wrote 51.8 percent of premiums in the total U.S. market, according to data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners cited by Insurance Business America.

Humana and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe entered into a joint venture agreement to expand Humana's primary care centers, the organizations said Feb. 3.

Here are five updates on UnitedHealth Group's recent operations, publications and provider disputes reported by Becker's Hospital Review in January.

CMS published its proposed annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021 that updates regulations and financial standards for health insurers.

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina debuted a value-based payment model for behavioral health providers Jan. 1.