April 6, 2022
In Focus:
Texas Releases STAR+PLUS RFP
Roundup:
Florida Reaches $484 Million Settlement with Pharmacy Chain Over Opioid Claims
Georgia Enacts Bill to Implement 85 Percent Minimum MLR Requirement for Medicaid Plans
BCBS-Illinois Appoints Stephen Harris as President
Kansas Senate Approves Bill to Extend KanCare Contracts Through 2024
Minnesota DHS Recommends Actions to Improve Racial Equity, Health Outcomes in Medicaid
New Mexico HCBS Providers to Receive Temporary 15 Percent Reimbursement Rate Increase
Oklahoma Names Traylor Rains State Medicaid Director
Rhode Island Medicaid Managed Care Bid Is Rejected After Missing Submission Deadline
Biden Proposes Fix to Exchange ‘Family Glitch’ Impacting 5 Million Individuals
CMS Finalizes 8.5 Percent Rate Increase for Medicare Advantage, Part D Plans
Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health Complete Merger
UnitedHealth/Optum to Acquire Majority Stake in Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Federal Judge Dismisses Anthem’s Claims in PBM Lawsuit Against Cigna