Tuesday, April 26, 2022: Payers

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Honest Medical Group announced they are launching a joint venture that aims to make it easier for providers to transition to value-based care for Medicare patients. The venture aligns with BCBSM’s continued expansion of...

Monday, April 25, 2022: Payers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent Texas a notice that it will no longer revoke the state’s decade-long uncompensated care waiver extension. CMS approved the Texas waiver, which authorizes the state to give out more than $3.8 billion to...

Monday, April 25, 2022: Payers

CMS on Friday proposed establishing special enrollment periods for certain Medicare beneficiaries. Under the proposed rule, eligible individuals include those who are impacted by an emergency or disaster, formerly incarcerated, and subject to a health plan or employer...

Friday, April 22, 2022: Payers

Humana announced it will divest 60 percent of its stake in Kindred at Home’s hospice business to an investment firm. The $2.8 billion cash deal is expected to close in the third quarter of this year. Once it closes, Kindred at Home Hospice will be reconfigured...

Thursday, April 21, 2022: Payers

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group, claiming that the health care provider and insurance company inflated drug charges in the state’s Medicaid program. The lawsuit alleges that the company’s pharmacy benefit...

Wednesday, April 20, 2022: Payers

Kaiser Permanente and Cigna announced a five-year agreement whereby Kaiser’s members seeking emergency care while traveling outside the eight states served by the health care system can visit providers contracted with Cigna. Kaiser members will be responsible for the...