BUSINESS STRATEGY

UnitedHealthcare narrows network for savings

UnitedHealthcare is offering SignatureValue Alliance in California, a new health benefits plan that features what it calls “high-performance” care provider networks aimed at delivering effective, evidence-based and cost-efficient care. It says employers and consumers are ready to accept narrower networks to save money. » More

QUALITY

Access to healthcare worsens

The ability of adults to obtain basic healthcare services in the United States has declined in nearly every state over the last decade, especially among those without insurance, according to a report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Researchers predict the impact the Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act will have. » More

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Cigna acquiring Great American Supplemental Benefits

Great American Supplemental Benefits Group, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors, and marketers of supplemental health insurance products in the United States, is being acquired by Cigna Corporation for around $295 million in cash. » More

POLICY

KanCare moves forward before Fed approves it

Despite the fact that the federal government has not approved requests to waive a number regulations that would thwart it, Kansas is moving ahead with its KanCare Medicaid overhaul. » More

POLICY

Georgia passes open insurance law, no one cares

A law that took effect in December would allow insurers to sell policies across state lines has no takers. The law was supposed to allow the free market to lower prices and increase choice. What are insurers waiting for? » More

Policy

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