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In the world of Medicare Advantage, hundreds of millions of dollars in health plan revenue can hinge on the success of one call.

Groups representing insurers said an audit from HHS' Office of Inspector General "paints a misleading picture." 

Recent advancements in healthcare—such as telemedicine and automation—have propelled progress, but Medicaid populations continue to be left behind.

Humana's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.885 per share to be paid on Jan. 31, 2025.

States are taking action to increase Medicaid rates, Centene executives told investors. 

From reaching a settlement with the Labor Department to releasing its third-quarter 2024 earnings report, here are 12 updates on UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries that Becker's has reported since Oct. 9: 

Centene reported $713 million in net income in the third quarter, per its earnings report published Oct. 25.

Eighteen insurers have exited Medicare Advantage markets for 2025, with more than 1.8 million people currently enrolled in plans that will not exist next year, according to OliverWyman.

Centene is the latest insurer challenging CMS' Medicare Advantage star ratings in court. 

Cigna's board of directors declared a $1.40 per share cash dividend to be paid on Dec. 19.