Four insurers have been named the best Medicare Advantage carriers for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News used CMS star ratings data and more than 30 quality measures from the agency to ...

Four insurers have been named the best Medicare Part D carriers for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News consulted with Medicare experts to determine the important factors for those enrolling ...

Changes from the Inflation Reduction Act are one factor driving up medical costs for UnitedHealth Group. The company reported its third-quarter earnings Oct. 15. UnitedHealth predicted its 2024 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...