The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, along with the 33 independent BCBS companies, have agreed to pay $2.8 billion to settle antitrust claims from healthcare providers, marking the largest ...

UnitedHealthcare and York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health remain at odds over a new contract as their current deal is set to expire Oct. 31, ABC affiliate WHTM reported Oct. 14. UnitedHealthcare is ...

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 ...

Michigan has awarded nine health plans contracts to manage its Medicaid program for individuals dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The new benefit plan, MI Coordinated Health, will launch in ...

UnitedHealth, Humana and Florida Blue saw the largest declines in average star ratings out of the 15 largest Medicare Advantage insurers by membership, according to an analysis from Chartis. The ...

SCAN has tapped the former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Chapek, as a senior advisor to the organization. "This is a pivotal moment for healthcare, and Bob Chapek has the expertise to help SCAN ...

Blue Shield of California is continuing its efforts to transform its pharmacy benefits. The Oakland-based insurer made headlines last year when it said it would unbundle its pharmacy benefits, ...

UPMC Health Plan has named Mary Beth Jenkins president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Jenkins has also been named president of UPMC Insurance Services Division and executive vice president of UPMC.

The Medicare annual enrollment period has begun, marked by significant changes in the Medicare Advantage market. 1. Medicare annual enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7., when beneficiaries can ...

CMS has published its star ratings for 2025, and some insurers are pushing back. Here are eight recent Medicare Advantage updates Becker's has reported since Oct. 1. Health systems are growing ...

Mass General Brigham Health Plan has been growing its womens' health portfolio over the past year, adding programs to support pregnancy, child care and menopause. The latest benefit the insurer is ...

Fewer Medicare Advantage plans received ratings below 3-stars for 2025 compared to 2024. CMS published star rating data for 2025 on Oct. 10. In 2024, 50 plans received ratings below 3-stars. Star ...