Jeff Lagasse
The donations, according to the Department of Justice, were aimed at increasing Medicaid payments received by LRMC.
Lower COVID-19 costs and better results in the individual market contributed to insurers' strong performance.
The reduction in private insurance premiums, BCBSA found, would increase federal tax revenues by about $29 billion.
The U.S. alleges that a UPMC chair performed as many as three surgical procedures at the same time, as well as other potential violations.
The top drug agency proposed tighter limits for online prescriptions of some medications, such as Adderall and opioids.
The House Oversight Committee said PBMs are distorting the pharmaceutical market and limiting high-quality care.
By the end of 2021, gross margins per enrollee had returned to pre-pandemic levels in the Medicare Advantage market.
CEO Andrew Toy says the company is achieving "real momentum" toward profitability, and has priced its insurance plans with that in mind.
Patient volumes, ER visits, discharges and total revenues were down in January compared to December 2022.
Apparent differences in potentially avoidable hospitalizations among MA plans may be explained by shifting inpatient care to other settings.