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UnitedHealth faces proposed class-action suit over Change Healthcare data breach
UnitedHealth Group and its Change Healthcare business are facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in the wake of a cyberattack that downed Change's applications, complicating operations at hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies. -
Humana: Change hack affecting payers' ability to gauge medical expenses
Humana executives said the cyberattack on Change Healthcare is making it harder for payers to gauge their medical expenses, Bloomberg reported March 5. -
Lifespan may no longer accept Cigna insurance
Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan, the state's biggest health system, might not accept Cigna Healthcare insurance moving forward if an agreement over contract negotiations cannot be met by March 31. -
Centene's canceled East Coast HQ site attracting suitors
Centene's canceled East Coast headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., is gaining interest from potential buyers, the Charlotte Business Journal reported March 4. -
Excellus BCBS posts first loss in 15 years
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield reported a net loss of $23 million in 2023, its first loss since 2008, NPR affiliate WXXI reported March 4. -
CMS ups 4 Elevance Medicare Advantage star ratings
Four Elevance Health Medicare Advantage contracts will have higher 2024 star ratings because CMS updated the original ratings announced in October, according to a March 4 regulatory filing from the payer. -
4 payers among world's 'most ethical' companies
Ethisphere Institute, a for-profit company that defines and measures corporate ethical standards, released its 2024 list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies," which includes health insurers. -
Appellate court to hear arguments in Texas ruling tossing ACA preventive care provision
A federal appellate court will hear arguments March 4 on the Biden administration's appeal of a judge's ruling that struck down an ACA provision that requires insurance companies to provide coverage for preventive services such as certain cancer screenings and HIV prevention drugs. -
Aetna reports some disruptions from Change hack
The Change Healthcare hack is disrupting some of Aetna's business operations, including possible disruptions in payments to providers. -
BCBS Michigan sees narrow net gain amid 'massive' medical costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reported a $3.2 billion increase in medical costs in 2023. -
10 providers seeking payer contracting talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise. -
What UnitedHealth Group's CEO has said about the UHC-Optum relationship
The Justice Department reportedly has opened an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group and in recent weeks has been interviewing healthcare industry representatives about issues including relationships between the company's UnitedHealthcare and Optum units. -
Highmark launches diversified business segment
Highmark Health launched Alloyed Works, a new segment for its diversified business and health services offerings. -
Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 10 recent updates
Insurers are pushing back against CMS' proposed Medicare Advantage rates for 2025, and an Anthem Medicare Advantage contract is under fire from New Hampshire state officials. -
2 Medicaid work requirement updates
The Mississippi House advanced Medicaid expansion legislation that includes work requirements, while South Dakota lawmakers are putting a ballot issue on work requirements before voters in November. -
Humana's 5 highest-earning executives in 2023
Humana President and CEO Bruce Broussard was paid $16.3 million in 2023, according to the company's annual proxy report published Feb. 22. -
5 payers join White House food security initiative
Several payers are making commitments to advance a White House initiative to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030. -
South Dakota puts Medicaid work requirement question on ballot
South Dakota voters will decide in the November election if the state can implement work requirements on its Medicaid expansion population, the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Feb. 27. -
Justice Department begins antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth
The Justice Department has begun an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 27. -
10 states that could see largest Medicare Advantage cuts in 2025
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Nevada could see their supplemental benefits reduced or cost-sharing increase by over $90 each month in 2025, according to estimates from Berkeley Research Group.
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