The percentage of healthcare risk dollars in two-sided risk arrangements grew across all types of health plans in 2023, according to the Healthcare Payment Learning and Action Network's annual report.

From announcing plans to buy CareBridge to suing CMS over its Medicare Advantage star ratings, here are 10 updates on Elevance Health that Becker's has reported since Oct. 17: 1. Elevance Health is ...

CMS will give less weight to call center metrics in future Medicare Advantage star ratings, according to a top CMS official. Speaking at the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit on Nov. 13, Meena ...

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 ...

Michigan has canceled contracts with nine health plans to manage the state's Medicaid program for individuals dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. No reason for the cancellation was given in a ...

UnitedHealth Group's board of directors authorized a $2.10 per-share cash dividend to be paid on Dec. 17. The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business Dec. 9, ...

KFF Health News is suing HHS to release audits of Medicare Advantage plans and other records, the health news outlet reported Nov. 12. The lawsuit is seeking correspondence between HHS officials and ...

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 ...

Medical Mutual has named an interim CEO, with current CEO Steven Glass set to exit. Tony Helton, Medical Mutual's CFO, will serve as interim CEO, according to a Nov. 13 news release. Mr. Glass has ...

Cigna directly confirmed on Nov. 11 that it is not pursuing a merger with Humana and said it "continues to deliver shareholder value through focused execution against stated operational and financial ...

Centene subsidiary Sunshine Health Plan has named Charlene Zein plan president and CEO. Ms. Zein has been with Sunshine Health Plan, Florida's largest managed care organization, since 2019, according ...

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 ...