UnitedHealth Group has chosen a new CEO to lead its insurance business, following the fatal shooting of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year. Tim Noel has been named CEO of ...

Elevance Health posted nearly $6 billion in net income in 2024, according to the company's year-end earnings report published Jan. 23. Total revenues in the fourth quarter were $45.4 billion, a 6.6% ...

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 ...

CMS is appealing a judge's decision directing the agency to increase UnitedHealthcare's star ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans for 2025. Attorneys for the agency filed a notice of appeal Jan.

A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit payers from using artificial intelligence to delay, deny or modify claims, NBC affiliate KXAN reported Jan. 21. The bill from Sen. Charles ...

In 2024, Inland Empire Health Plan achieved significant growth through the expansion of healthcare facilities, recognition on top industry rankings, strengthened partnerships with local and community ...

CMS issued nearly $2.5 million in fines on Jan. 17 across multiple health plans for Medicare contract violations related to Part C maximum out-of-pocket limits and cost-sharing requirements, and Part ...

Becoming part of CareSource will help Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative expand, the company's CEO told Becker's. Cathy Mahaffey is CEO of Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative and president of ...

Payers are making strides in addressing disparities around mental health and substance use disorder care services but are still falling short of achieving parity under the Mental Health Parity and ...

Payers are trimming their workforces and cutting jobs due to financial or operational challenges, along with contract losses. Below are workforce reduction efforts or job eliminations that were ...

Little Rock-based Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is discussing a potential merger with Cambia Health Solutions, Arkansas Business reported Jan. 21. Arkansas Business cited a source with knowledge ...

In 2025, health insurance leaders are focused on leveraging technology, particularly AI, to enhance healthcare delivery, expand access, address system complexities, and advance value-based care, while ...