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Q3 reports: Insurers' business, membership continues to increase
As another batch of insurers have released their third quarter earnings, most signs continue to indicate that business is growing for the industry as a whole.
Cigna sues lab for billing $84M in 'phantom rates'
Cigna has sued a Virginia-based clinical laboratory for illegally waiving consumers' fees and billing the insurer instead. Cigna claims that the "fee forgiving" practice cost it $84 million.
Cigna launches gamified digital health coaching
Cigna has launched a new digital health coaching program that offers a "digital ecosystem" of mobile tools, social media engagement, gamification and web-based incentives to help its members meet their health goals.
Cigna, Blue Shield of Calif. sued for 'bait and switch' scheme
The pushback against narrow networks across the nation continues in the form of legal action as a consumer group filed lawsuits against Cigna and Blue Shield of California on Thursday.
Cigna rebrands to emphasize community, expand reach in international markets
Cigna has rebranded itself with a new marketing campaign, shifting away from its individual-focused approach and moving toward a more comprehensive approach for both individuals and employer-based members.With its new "Together, all the way" tagline, Cigna hopes to create a sense of community and show how it is working with and advocating for them.
Top 10 insurers in the Part D arena: UnitedHealth at the top
UnitedHealth is top dog when it comes to Medicare Part D presence in the U.S. health insurance market, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Aetna, Cigna report falling enrollment in ACA plans
At least two of the nation's largest insurers say enrollment in health insurance exchange plans has fallen over the summer--calling into question previous claims that almost all who enrolled on the exchanges were paying their premiums.
Insurers expect consumer competition to soar in 2015
Some of the top names in the healthcare insurance industry expect a drive in competition among consumers in 2015, reports Forbes..
Will insurers' telemedicine use lead to wrong diagnoses?
Insurers are slowly incorporating telemedicine into their health plan offerings, but some doctors worry the increased use of online visits with patients could lead to wrong diagnoses.
New role for payers: Drive docs, patients together
The switch from volume to value-based care will thrust insurers into the role of intermediary between the physician and the patient. The new role will require insurers to offer support resources and information to strengthen the patient-provider relationship, said Cigna's North Texas and Oklahoma President LaMonte Thomas.