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Humana's board of directors adjusted its membership growth goal when it became clear the target wouldn't be met, allowing top executives to cash in stock awards based on performance, WDRB reports, citing a recent proxy statement.

UnitedHealth Group tossed its attempt to acquire Envision Healthcare Corp.'s ambulatory services unit, a source familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield expanded its partnership with Lyft to give plan enrollees rides to their neighborhood Walgreens and CVS pharmacies, as part of a new company known as the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute.

Tulsa, Okla.-based Hillcrest HealthCare System and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma negotiated a multiyear agreement allowing BCBSOK members to access Hillcrest facilities and providers at in-network prices, The Claremore Daily Progress reports.

Recently departed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota CEO Michael Guyette didn't make the BCBSM board of directors aware of roughly $20,000 he earned in consulting income during his tenure with the payer, the Star Tribune reports.

Marilyn Tavenner will retire as CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, the biggest trade group for health insurers, June 1.

CVS Health and Aetna shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the drug store chain's proposed acquisition of the insurer, according to CNBC.

UnitedHealth Group, Cigna, Humana and other health insurance stocks dipped March 12 following a Wall Street Journal report stating the insurers boosted Medicare payments by gaming the Medicare Advantage plan rating system, Insider Louisville reports.

UnitedHealth Group selected Sir Andrew Witty, former CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, as CEO of Optum, effective July 1.

Ohio residents with Anthem insurance told The Plain Dealer they fear Anthem's discretionary emergency department policy will negatively affect them.