Across racial and ethnic groups, MA enrollees report broadly similar experiences but wide disparities in outcomes.
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A Medicaid expansion effort in Mississippi died after state lawmakers were unable to agree on compromise legislation, the Mississippi Clarion Ledger reported May 2.
The number of employers covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is beginning to trend upward, Cigna Group executives told investors.
Two payers reported losses in the first quarter of 2024.
The number of people disenrolled from Medicaid through the redeterminations process has surpassed original estimates from the Urban Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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The Cigna Group reported a $277 million net loss in the first quarter of 2024.
CVS Health is expecting a tough year for Medicare Advantage.
Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.
A co-branded Medicare Advantage plan offered by UnitedHealthcare and Walmart will come to an end amid the retailer's decision to close its health centers and end virtual care services, Becker's confirmed April 30.
In written testimony provided ahead of two scheduled May 1 congressional hearings, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said it was his decision to pay ransom in an attempt to protect patient data stolen during the February cyberattack against one of…