Centene set to lose 2M Medicaid members as pandemic protections end
The insurer said it expects to add some members who are no longer eligible for Medicaid to its ACA exchange plans.
Top healthcare trends of 2023
Providers and payers are still grappling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the winding down of pandemic-era policies, which will have major effects on hospitals and insurers.
Biden zeroes in on drug costs during State of the Union address
The president called for extending Medicare’s $35 insulin price cap to all Americans and blasted “big pharma” for record profits while at the same time “unfairly charging people hundreds of dollars.”
CVS, Oak Street stump for $10.6B combination by outlining plans for growth
Linking Oak Street with CVS assets could improve care access and drive new patients to Oak Street. It could also help Aetna retain more MA members and drive greater utilization of CVS’ pharmacy and PBM, management said Wednesday.
CVS buys Oak Street Health for $10.6B
The deal is a major development in the strategic positioning of large retailers in the primary care space, according to analysts.
Judge’s ruling on surprise billing threatens to disrupt arbitration process
The ruling tosses out portions of a final rule and raises questions about the arbitration process providers and payers are currently using to resolve payment disputes related to out-of-network care.
Intermountain Health taps new chief operating officer
As COO, Berensen will oversee operations across Intermountain’s footprint, which includes 33 hospitals across seven states.
Hive takedown puts ‘small dent’ in ransomware problem
Experts don’t expect that, or any isolated event, to ultimately diminish the persistent threat and forces that propel ransomware activity.
MA enrollment grew 337% from 2006 through 2022, study finds
Traditional Medicare lost 1 million enrollees over the same period, according to new research published in Health Affairs.
CVS taps new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer
Shari Slate will lead the company’s strategy concerning its diversity and community initiatives.