Centene wins New Hampshire Medicaid contract
It’s not yet clear how much the new Medicaid managed care contract is worth. Though, the state’s previous contract with insurers, including Centene, allocated $6 billion in funds over five years.
Patient records exposed in data breaches doubled in 2023
Though the number of data breaches declined slightly from 2022, more than 116 million records were exposed last year, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm.
Humana slashes 2023 profit outlook as high medical costs continue
The insurer also lowered its expectations for Medicare Advantage membership growth this year. Humana’s stock dropped 11% in morning trading Thursday to its lowest level since February 2022.
Bright Health rebrands as NeueHealth, distances itself from insurance portfolio
After exiting the insurance business, the tech company will focus on providing care support and solutions for consumers and providers.
Top healthcare trends in 2024
Experts told Healthcare Dive their 2024 predictions for hospitals, insurers and digital health companies.
Healthcare facilities managers must adapt to outpatient focus, AI integration: JLL
Optimizing real estate portfolios and tackling workforce challenges are other priorities, according to the firm’s 2024 healthcare sector outlook.
Cigna CFO takes on expanded role as head of benefits division
Brian Evanko will serve as president and CEO of the Cigna Healthcare insurance division in addition to his position as chief financial officer.
Rising health insurance premiums linked to wage stagnation, study finds
Families with employer-sponsored plans missed out on an average of more than $125,000 in earnings over more than three decades as premiums increased, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
General Catalyst to acquire Ohio nonprofit Summa Health
The venture firm is following through on its promise to acquire a health system to use as a testing ground, though the deal with Summa is in very early stages.
CMS finalizes rule tightening prior authorization turnaround for insurers
Payers have new deadlines to issue prior authorization decisions — 72 hours for urgent requests and seven days for non-urgent ones — that should cut back coverage determination limbo for patients.