Tag: Health insurance providers
UnitedHealth raises outlook after strong second quarter
MINNETONKA, Minn. — UnitedHealth Group boosted its full-year outlook for a second time this year after a surprisingly strong second quarter despite sustained, elevated...
Trump-era law on surprise medical bills advances under Biden
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday began putting in place consumer protections against “surprise” medical bills enacted in bipartisan legislation signed last year...
North Dakota law aimed at regulating PBMs gets support
BISMARCK, N.D. — A coalition of attorneys general from nearly three dozen states and nine pharmacy associations are supporting a North Dakota law aimed...
EXPLAINER: How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer’s drug?
Federal regulators have approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, leaving patients waiting to see how insurers will handle...
Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care
Make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. That’s the message some U.S. employers and insurers are sending with a new wave of...
Insurer Humana moves deeper into home care with $5.7B deal
Humana is spending $5.7 billion to jump deeper into delivering care at home, a trend that took off during the pandemic and one the...
New enrollments push Anthem beyond expectations in Q1
INDIANAPOLIS — Anthem delivered a better-than-expected first quarter and pushed its 2021 forecast past expectations, as growing enrollment and a pharmacy benefits business lifted...
UnitedHealth ups forecast after strong start to year
MINNETONKA, Minn. — UnitedHealth profits jumped about 44% in the first quarter and the nation's largest health insurer boosted its outlook for the year....
Millennial Money: Prepare for COVID medical bills this year
Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus is free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn’t, however, and may be about to get more...
Buffalo Bills’ home gets new name: Highmark Stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ home has a new name: Highmark Stadium.
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