Payer

AHIP, the trade association representing health insurers, has laid off an unknown number of employees. 

SCAN Health Plan has integrated artificial intelligence technology across its call centers to address challenges around employee burnout, efficiency, and improving the member experience.

Insurers are facing a wave of public scrutiny and vitriol in the wake of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 

UnitedHealth Group expects revenues of up to $455 billion in 2025.

Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.

AM Best downgraded the outlook for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan from stable to negative based on a "sharp deterioration" in underwriting and operating income. 

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Dec. 4 in what appears to be "a brazen and targeted attack," according to the New York Police Department.

Blue Shield of California has named Ellen Sexton executive vice president and chief growth officer.

CMS has updated the star ratings for some UnitedHealthcare and Centene Medicare Advantage contracts following a successful court challenge from UnitedHealthcare. 

StretchDollar, a startup platform for administering ICHRAs, has closed on a series of seed rounds for a total of $6 million in funding.