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HHS’s DIGIHEALS initiative calls for proposals to bolster digital health tech security, improve healthcare analytics, and enhance software development. Through... Continue Reading

Robert Wieland, M.D., assumes immediate leadership as CEO of Allina Health Aetna. A former Chief Medical Officer, Wieland will drive... Continue Reading

Humana and Interwell Health have joined forces in a value-based care initiative across 13 states, focusing on comprehensive kidney disease... Continue Reading

Cigna Group has announced the removal of pre-authorization requirements for 25% of medical services, streamlining insurance coverage. This move follows... Continue Reading

AARP supports Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices in a lawsuit against the U.S. Health Department. The advocacy group argues... Continue Reading

A study in JAMA Health Forum suggests Medicare Advantage (MA) plans should gather patient feedback to shape post-acute care policies.... Continue Reading

Blue Cross NC’s Premier Blue program reported saving $164M in 2022 and $650M since 2019. The program focuses on value-based... Continue Reading

Recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) data from the 2021 American Community Survey showcases varying Medicaid/CHIP enrollment rates among states. Notably,... Continue Reading

Scrutiny surrounds three payer acquisition deals in August. Elevance Health’s purchase of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana faces postponed... Continue Reading

CMS has introduced preliminary guidelines outlining a program for Medicare Part D beneficiaries to evenly distribute prescription costs over a... Continue Reading