Monday, August 28, 2023: Payers

Cigna is exiting the Affordable Care Act exchange (ACA) in Kansas and Missouri and will depart from four counties in Arizona and Utah. A Cigna Healthcare spokesperson said the company’s goal is to provide access to high-quality care and offer significant value to its...

Friday, August 25, 2023: Payers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) saved a net $1.8 billion in 2022 for accountable care organizations (ACOs), the second-highest annual savings since the program began 10 years ago....

Thursday, August 24, 2023: Payers

The Biden administration is expected to disclose early next week the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, ahead of a White House event Tuesday to celebrate the milestone. The announcement will mark a major step in a bid to lower drug...

Wednesday, August 23, 2023: Payers

According to a survey published Tuesday by the Business Group on Health, employers are increasingly skeptical of virtual health and concerned about medication costs. The industry group representing employers surveyed 152 members, with 19 million total insured workers,...

Tuesday, August 22, 2023: Payers

According to a study in JAMA Health Forum, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans should obtain feedback from beneficiaries concerning how much post-acute care helped them recover after being hospitalized. Researchers with Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that MA...

Monday, August 21, 2023: Payers

A new proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would authorize Medicare payments to health care professionals to train family caregivers who manage medications, assist loved ones with activities such as toileting and dressing, and oversee...