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New York state reached a $1.15 million settlement with Aetna over claims the insurer inadvertently revealed the HIV status of about 2,460 members.

Today, many health plans prioritize improving their provider network performance and meeting government healthcare program requirements. However, with rising specialty drug costs, health plans recognize the important role outcomes-based contracting with life sciences manufacturers will play over the next five…

Across all income levels, two-thirds of U.S. adults cite health insurance costs as a stressor, according to a report from the American Psychological Association. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will tap an Anthem subsidiary to complete back-office services for its state Medicaid plans, the Star Tribune reports.

For Kentucky Medicaid members facing loss of coverage for not meeting a newly instated work requirement, the state said members can regain coverage by passing a health literacy course, The Boston Globe reports.

Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health launched an online petition last week to gather support in its ongoing dispute against Anthem.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska named Steven Grandfield CEO Thursday, the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker unveiled a "Health Care Stability Plan" aimed at bolstering the state's individual health insurance market, among other projects.

While a number of states are seeking to implement work requirements for Medicaid recipients, New Mexico won't be one of them, according to The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Eleven physician and patient advocacy groups urged Anthem to roll back several policies the groups deem "harmful," according to a letter sent to an Anthem executive.