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Through pre-development loans, Centene and building developer McCormack Baron Salazar will enable around $900 million in planning and construction-related activity to accelerate the development of affordable housing. 

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed a bill to reform the prior authorization process in the state.

GuideWell subsidiary WebTPA, a health benefits administrator, has started notifying more than 2.4 million members about a data breach that occurred in April 2023, The HIPAA Journal reported May 20.

Here are eight lawsuits, settlements and legal developments involving payers that Becker's has reported since April 1: 

Medicare Advantage is the dominant form of Medicare, and questions loom for payers, providers and policymakers alike in the year ahead. 

Employer adoption of ICHRAs is up 29% since 2023, according to a May 16 report from the HRA Council.

Medicare spending on GLP-1 medications may not be as high as some estimates predict if coverage was expanded to cover weight loss, according to an analysis from data firm Intensity. 

UnitedHealth Group is facing a proposed securities fraud class-action lawsuit alleging that the company failed to disclose that the Justice Department opened an antitrust investigation into the company. 

Engaging individuals who suffer from behavioral health issues, so that they can be guided to the best care and providers, is a challenging task for health plans. Success often depends on luck in having them pick up the phone and…

UnitedHealth Group executives said they're not planning any major shakeups to their Medicare Advantage business as other insurers plan to pull back their offerings in 2025.