Big managed care organizations like UnitedHealth Group and Humana saw their shares rise on new developments that may diminish the chance for "Medicare for All" being implemented in the near future, according to Barron's.
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care recorded lower net income in the most recent quarter, but is generating higher-than-expected revenues, the Massachusetts-based health insurer said Nov. 15.
Aetna created a social isolation index to measure each member's loneliness, as social isolation has been linked with negative health behaviors and other illnesses, the insurer said Nov. 13.
The following payer executives changed their positions in November.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which represents 36 independent Blue companies, launched a national provider network that includes healthcare providers who routinely offer high-quality care at a lower price, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
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Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, a subsidiary of CVS Health-owned Aetna, is taking over management of West Virginia's foster care system, according to MetroNews.
Dallas-based Steward Health Care System will divest its managed care plans in Arizona to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, the organizations said Nov. 7.
Below are 10 hospitals and health systems that posted job listings seeking vice presidents during the past month.
An insurance broker in the District of Columbia was found guilty of committing 22 counts of fraud, making false statements and identity theft in a scheme against CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Atrium Health and Novant Health joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina's value-based network, meaning seven of the state's largest systems will be in value-based arrangements with the insurer in 2020.