5 days ago · A federal court in Tennessee has upheld a jury's decision in favor of a former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee who filed a religious discrimination lawsuit after she was terminated for refusing to comply with the company's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

Jan 31, 2025 · Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens plans to retire at the end of 2025. The company is the parent of Independence Blue Cross. Blue Shield of California named Lois Quam as its next CEO. Ms. Quam was previously the company's president. The nonprofit insurer restructured, creating Ascendiun ...

2 days ago · Executives at two of the largest Medicaid managed care providers aren't expecting large federal funding cuts to the program. Joseph Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare, told investors he expects any cuts to Medicaid in 2025 to be "marginal." Mr. Zubretsky does not expect these proposals to be ...

In 2024, health insurers made 482 updates to their public and members-only websites.

Dec 18, 2024 · It's been an unprecendented year for health plan CEOs, with new leadership at Humana, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Optum and multiple BCBS plans. 23 payer CEO moves in 2024:

Jan 21, 2025 · CMS proposed major reforms on Nov. 26 for the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2026, including changes to prior authorization and weight loss drug coverage.

Jul 30, 2024 · Becker's has reported 12 payer industry CEO moves in 2024.. Humana's CEO Jim Rechtin began in his new role in July.; Optum promoted its president Heather Cianfrocco to CEO.; Cigna named Brian Evanko president and CEO of its insurance business, in addition to his role as CFO at Cigna Group.; BCBS Michigan named Tricia Keith as its next president and CEO, effective in 2025.

Dec 11, 2024 · Payer executives are focusing their attention on affordability, value-based care and regulatory changes for the coming year. Becker's connected with 20 executives to learn their top priorities for 2025.. Like what you see here?

Feb 3, 2025 · Moody's has revised its outlook for the health insurance sector to negative, citing continually high medical costs that are expected to constrain earnings growth in 2025. In a Jan. 31 report shared with Becker's, analysts discussed the significant challenges insurers are facing across their Medicare ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Payer executives are focused on staying adaptable in 2025. Becker's connected with 23 executives to learn how they are leveling up their leadership skills for the year ahead.. Like what you see here? Join us at the Spring Payer Issues Roundtable. Learn more here.. Editor's note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.