Over the past few years, an increasing number of regional insurers have launched virtual-first plans for the first time, in a move to differentiate themselves from larger insurers in their markets.

Going forward, UnitedHealthcare expects to add 1.5 million members in 2021, with enrollment in government plans continuing to drive growth.

This year's popular J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference was held virtually, which means companies didn't get their usual face time with investors. Instead, they tried to stand out virtually.

CMS estimates the changes will save the federal government $75.4 million over the next decade in Medicare Advantage and Part D payments.

Providence will lean on technology to help recover from the financial damage the COVID-19 pandemic wrought on the Renton, Wash.-based health system.

The head of Operation Warp Speed believes the COVID-19 virus is here to stay, and how the country has responded to this crisis can act as a playbook for dealing with the next global pandemic.

The nation's largest drug wholesaler expects Operation Warp Speed to add up to $0.20 to its stock price by the end of the year.

J.P. Morgan's annual healthcare conference went virtual this year. Day 4 included Molina Healthcare's update on its shrinking bottom line due to Medicaid clawbacks.

Executives and analysts are still trying to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect net costs, but they expect 2021 to be a solid year for health insurers.

Health insurers that focus their business on the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid managed-care organizations rallied in the stock market after Democratic wins in the run-off Georgia elections were certified on Jan. 6.

The Urban Institute reported that uncompensated care comprised 6% of total expenses for hospitals located in non-Medicaid expansion states in 2017, double the amount for those located in states that had expanded coverage.

Change Healthcare will join OptumInsight to provide data analytics, revenue cycle management and payment processing capabilities.

Democratic leaders of key healthcare committees claim the CMS proposal will lead to higher premiums, less comprehensive coverage and millions of Americans lacking insurance.

National health insurer Centene's $2.2 billion acquisition of Magellan Health will eventually create one of the nation's largest behavioral health platforms with 41 million members but will take some time to contribute to the payer's bottom line.

The Centene purchase represents the latest move by a payer to acquire a specialty pharmacy that dispenses high-cost drugs, all in an effort to control patient-care costs.