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KFF Health News is suing HHS to release audits of Medicare Advantage plans and other records, the health news outlet reported Nov. 12. 

UnitedHealth Group's board of directors authorized a $2.10 per-share cash dividend to be paid on Dec. 17. 

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

Centene CEO Sarah London bought 4,117 shares of the company's stock, according to a Nov. 8 SEC filing. 

Medicare Advantage insurers are ramping up efforts to persuade lawmakers to increase funding for the program, Politico reported Nov. 11. 

California has fined Spring Health $1 million for selling healthcare services in the state without a license.

Utah has the highest percentage of residents enrolled in commercial health plans (60%), New Mexico has the highest percentage enrolled in Medicaid (34%), and West Virginia has the highest percentage enrolled in Medicare (20%), according to a health coverage report…

A mobile app offered to individuals covered by Centene's Medicaid plan in Arizona improved medication adherence, and reduced healthcare visits and costs, according to a study published Oct. 21 in The American Journal of Managed Care.

Aetna and Optum have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the companies of improperly charging administrative fees as medical expenses. 

The country's largest payers reported year-over-year increases in medical cost ratios.