Humana buys Kindred Healthcare stake for $800m
US healthcare provider Humana has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 40 percent stake in the homecare business of Kindred Healthcare for around $800 million.
Centene fined $1.5m by Washington insurance regulator
Healthcare firm Centene's Washington subsidiary, Coordinated Care, has reached an agreement with the State of Washington Office of the Commissioner (OIC), to resume selling health insurance plans in Washington state.
Cigna acquires healthcare technology company
Insurer Cigna has acquired Brighter, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) digital health plan provider, to further its digital transformation and growth.
Coverys Syndicate to begin underwriting from Jan 1
US-based medical professional liability insurance provider Coverys has received approval from Lloyd’s of London to begin underwriting business with effect from January 1, 2018.
Cigna does U-turn as new Northwell Health contract is agreed
New York State’s largest health care provider Northwell Health and Cigna have reached an agreement to continue their 20-year relationship, keeping all Northwell hospitals, physicians, laboratories, home health and other providers in the Cigna network.
Patrick Conway takes charge as Blue Cross NC CEO
Patrick Conway will now officially head Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) as president and chief executive officer.
Mission Health re-joins Blue Cross NC networks
Mission Health has entered into a new agreement with insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to rejoin the Blue Cross NC networks.
Two population health management companies merge
Apollo Medical Holdings (ApolloMed), an integrated population health management company, and Network Medical Management (NMM), a management services organization, have successfully completed their merger.
Munich Re appoints new CEO for US life and health
Munich Re has appointed Marc-André Giguère as new president and CEO for US life and health.
Aetna placed under review with negative implications by AM Best
Health insurer Aetna's credit ratings have been placed under review with negative implications by rating agency AM Best.
