Fewer Medicare Advantage insurers will offer remote access technologies and over-the-counter benefits in 2025 than in 2024, according to an analysis from KFF. In a report published Nov. 15, the health ...

Payer executives expressed confidence in the continuation of enhanced subsidies in some form past 2025. Enhanced subsidies, which help individuals with incomes up to 400% above the federal poverty ...

Private health insurance markets grew more concentrated over the past decade, according to a report published by the Government Accountability Office Nov. 14. The GAO defines markets as concentrated ...

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California has the highest number of individuals with Medicare Part D coverage, while Washington, D.C. has the lowest amount, according to KFF. The 2024 data from CMS includes standalone Part D and MA ...

UnitedHealth Group posted nearly $6.1 billion in net income during the third quarter of 2024, a 3.7% increase year over year. The company said its full year 2024 net earnings outlook of $15.50 to ...

The U.S. Justice Department is suing UnitedHealth Group and home health company Amedisys over the companies' planned $3.3 billion merger. The lawsuit was filed in a Maryland federal court Nov. 12 and ...

The country's largest payers reported year-over-year increases in medical cost ratios. Aetna reported a medical benefit ratio of 95.2% in the third quarter, driven by increased utilization, premium ...

Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Appalachian ...

Centene CEO Sarah London bought 4,117 shares of the company's stock, according to a Nov. 8 SEC filing. The shares were purchased at an average price of $60.80 per share, the filing states. Ms. London ...

UnitedHealth Group's Optum has launched a website to defend its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys that the Justice Department is seeking to block. The Justice ...

Elevance Health is focusing its attention on markets with the most disruption during Medicare Advantage open enrollment, CFO Mark Kaye told investors. Elevance eliminated broker commissions for new ...