Health Headlines for Friday, June 15
As Medicaid Costs Soar, States Try A New Approach
Kaiser Health News
Sandy Dowland has been to the emergency room 10 times in the past year and was hospitalized during four of those visits. She has had a toe amputated and suffers from uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, major depression, obesity and back pain.
Will single-payer health care ever come to New York?
Spectrum News
The state assembly has again passed the bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York.
AS NEW YORK NEARS VOTE ON SINGLE-PAYER, DIVISIONS SHOW
Health Leaders
Several states are considering proposals to institute a single-payer healthcare system, including New York, where it has become a polarizing political topic in an election year.
UnitedHealthcare’s NY CEO shares cost-cutting strategies
Crain’s New York Business
UnitedHealthcare is the nation’s largest insurer, and New York is one of its biggest commercial markets. As the company’s New York chief executive, Michael McGuire oversees 140 employees, including those at its Oxford insurance brand.
Centene Receives New York Attorney General Approval of Fidelis Care Transaction
PR Newswire
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (“Centene” or “the Company”) announced today that the New York Attorney General approved the Company’s transaction with Fidelis Care.
Appeals court rules against insurers on risk corridor payments
Buffalo Business First
A federal appeals court ruling may put to rest a claim by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York’s parent for $37 million from the federal government.