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Humana rides high in third quarter on Medicare Advantage revenue and membership growth
Other insurers, such as Cigna and Anthem, also reported gains in their MA businesses during the third quarter.
Health and Human Services issues rule to deny contraception coverage based on religious, moral grounds
The law leaves in place government programs that provide free or subsidized contraceptive coverage to low income women.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at Trump’s request
Sessions gave the opinion in a Texas lawsuit against the Affordable Care that he would not defend the constitutionality of the ACA.
Medicaid expansion gains passage in three states
Utah, Idaho and Nebraska passed petitioned ballot measures to allow additional individuals to be covered under Medicaid.
Medicaid expansion in five states rests on hotly contested gubernatorial elections
In Maine, which represents a sixth closely-watched race for governor, the question of expansion heads to court.
CVS expects deal with Aetna to close by Thanksgiving
CVS profits in Q3 decreased 5.8 percent to $2.4 billion, driven by a $64 million increase in acquisition-related transaction and integration costs.
Change, TIBCO use blockchain to build smart contract system for payers.
Using embedded codes in blockchain technology, claims process themselves.
Federal judge temporarily shutters Simple Health Plans in Florida
The FTC said it wants to permanently stop the shell business from offering bait-and-switch plans under known insurer logos.
Cigna expects growth in its Medicare Advantage business for 2019
Income for 2018 is projected to grow by 31 to 33 percent; Deal with Express Scripts to close by end of year.
CMS final rule delays coding reforms that affect physician payment
Physician fee schedule and quality payment rule also makes updates to interoperability, telehealth and prescription drug costs.
