Oct. 28 - Anthem, Centene report Q3 membership growth | Task force floats lowering age for colorectal cancer screening

Task force proposes lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45; Centene Q3 profit skyrockets on WellCare close, ACA settlement; 4 healthcare storylines overshadowed by COVID-19; Envision, Cigna avert out-of-network status in Florida View online | Signup | Forward

Payer weekly Oct.​ 28,​ 2020 | This week's payer news for healthcare leaders   TRENDLINE Understanding Social Determinants of Health In this Trendline, learn how Kaiser Permanente and other healthcare orgs are investing in social programs to improve overall health outcomes and help patients in need: Access now.   Anthem beats in Q3, but profit plummets amid rising costs The payer also reported a $594 million payment toward a federal antitrust settlement reached with Blue Cross Blue Shield plans that is still awaiting approval by a judge. Task force proposes lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations are used to decide services that have to be covered at no copay under the Affordable Care Act. Centene Q3 profit skyrockets on WellCare close, ACA settlement Lower utilization of healthcare services during the quarter was partially offset by higher testing and treatment costs for COVID-19, the payer said. Analysts called the results "good enough." 4 healthcare storylines overshadowed by COVID-19 The magnitude of the crisis has all but stopped some efforts, like a ban on surprise billing. But other policies are forging ahead, including price transparency requirements for hospitals beginning Jan 1. Envision, Cigna avert out-of-network status in Florida A deal between the private equity-backed staffing group and insurer ensures that thousands of clinicians remain in network during a deadly pandemic, averting potential for surprise medical bills. Read more news From Our Library Webinar - on demand How Healthcare Organizations Can Strategize for Success Beyond the Pandemic By studioID Trendline What You Need to Know About Social Determinants of Health View all resources What We're Reading CNBC Covid cases, hospitalizations continue to surge as U.S. reaches 'critical point' in pandemic Beckers Hospital Review 3 insurers that laid off workers this year NPR Hospital Bills For Uninsured COVID-19 Patients Are Covered, But No One Tells Them Suggest a story we should read Upcoming Event How Bilingual Customer Service Can Improve Healthcare Nov. 10, 2020 - Nov. 10, 2020 | Webinar 2pm ET Company Announcements Press releases from companies in your industry. DHGE and Duke CE Launch Healthcare Leadership Academy Press release from Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) Third Wave of COVID-19 is Surging, Healthcare Systems in Hardest Hit Regions Choose CareRev to Help Meet Demand Press release from CareRev PartsSource® introduces first-of-its-kind access to the nation’s largest on demand network of hospital equipment service providers Press release from PartsSource Post a press release Dive Into a Topic Health IT Payer Health Law Finance Hospital Administration Policy & Regulation Practice Management Share Healthcare Dive: Payer Weekly with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Healthcare Dive: Payer Weekly. Here's your link to share: https://www.healthcaredive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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