Humana released its annual value-based care report detailing how tying payment to performance outcomes affected Medicare Advantage patients and their providers.
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James Hengen, the husband of a UnitedHealth Group executive, has agreed to pay nearly $140,000 to resolve Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he engaged in insider trading after spying on his wife, according to the Star Tribune.
Cigna health plan members may no longer have in-network access to Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare's Memphis, Tenn.-based facilities if the two parties can't agree on a contract renewal by Dec. 31, according to The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Health insurance startup Oscar Health filed a lawsuit against Florida Blue accusing the company of inking exclusive policy agreements with brokers to steer individuals toward Florida Blue plans only.
Two Humana executives sold about $3.4 million combined in shares after the health insurer's stock price hit a record high, according to separate Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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In Minnesota, a new federal law will force more than 300,000 people to switch Medicare coverage for 2019. As open enrollment continues, several Medicare Advantage health plans sold by large private insurers are offering benefits like free meals and hospital…
Cigna now offers genetic counseling services to its customers and contracted healthcare providers through an agreement with telegenomics company Genome Medical.
Humana's CEO said the health insurer intends to build off its partnerships with retailers like Walgreens and Walmart, according to Forbes contributor Bruce Japsen.
CMS issued a proposed rule Nov. 8 aimed at overhauling its 2016 managed care regulations for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Three states — Idaho, Nebraska and Utah — voted in favor of expanding Medicaid Nov. 6, a decision that could benefit health insurers who are growing their managed care businesses, according to Forbes contributor Bruce Japsen.