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WEBAndrew Cass - Thursday, September 5th, 2024. From releasing more details about its national prior authorization gold-card program to reportedly eyeing a potential acquisition of Surgical Partners, here are 10 updates on UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiaries that Becker's has reported since Aug. 13:
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Payers move to ditch deductibles. Jakob Emerson - Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. The trend of health insurers launching products without traditional deductibles is accelerating, reflecting a broader shift toward consumer-centric healthcare. As member expectations evolve, insurers are increasingly offering plans that …
Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
WEBBecker's Payer Issues | Payer News. Highmark Health's insurance segment revenue increased 9% year-over-year, according to the company's mid-year financial reportpublished Aug. 29. Highmark insurance revenues up 9%: 5 notes. Newly released court documents show CMS dropped a proposal to require Medicare Advantage plans to return overpayments a ...
Payer Policy Updates - Becker's Payer
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Oregon expects to insure 100,000 under new program. Rylee Wilson - Monday, July 1st, 2024. Oregon has launched a program to provide Medicaid benefits to individuals earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, …
States with largest Medicaid enrollment declines
WEB3 hours ago · With Medicaid redeterminations complete in most states, Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 14.3% from March 2023, according to KFF. States began the process of redetermining the eligibility of Medicaid beneficiaries in April 2023. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, states were prohibited ...
The state of Medicare Advantage in 2024 - beckerspayer.com
WEB2 days ago · Medicare Advantage total enrollment is 33.8 million in 2024, representing about 55% of the Medicare population. In 2023, total MA enrollees was about 31 million. There are 3,959 MA plans being offered in 2024. The average beneficiary has access to 43 plans this year, and 99.7% have access to at least one. …
CVS Health sets quarterly dividend - beckerspayer.com
WEB4 hours ago · CVS Health's board of directors approved a $0.665 per-share dividend to be paid Nov. 1. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of Oct. 21, according to a Sept. 19 CVS Health news release. Subscribe to the following topics: cvs health.
How the payer workforce will evolve, per 12 executives - Becker's …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Payer executives anticipate building their equity and population management teams and leaning on AI and new technology in the coming years. The 11 leaders featured in this article, part of an ongoing series, are all speaking at Becker's fall Payer Issues Roundtable, which is set for Nov. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.. If you have any questions about attending the event in ...
Medicare Advantage in the headlines: 7 recent updates - Becker's …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In 2022, Medicare Advantage insurers denied 7.4% of prior authorization requests, according to data published by KFF. CVS Health had the highest rates of prior authorization denials in 2022 at 13%. Centene was most likely to overturn a prior authorization denial decision when appealed. Insurers made …
The top-rated Medicaid plan in each state: NCQA
WEB1 day ago · Not every state uses Medicaid managed care plans in their Medicaid programs. Here are the top-rated Medicaid plans in each state: Arizona. Arizona Physicians IPA (UnitedHealthcare): 4 stars. Arkansas. Summit Community Care: 4 stars. California. Contra Costa Health Plan: 4.5 stars. Health Plan of San Mateo: 4.5 stars.