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Nona Tepper
Verified
Senior Reporter, Chicago Insurance, Modern Healthcare
Chicago
Beats
Health Inequalities, NHS Policy Health and Social Care Policy, Public HealthPolitics, Social Determinants of Health health systems research.
Entertainment, Pranks, Comedy
Content
By Nona Tepper Verified| Modern Healthcare Verified Humana's plea for a boost to its Medicare Advantage star ratings has been rejected, the company disclosed Tuesday. The health insurer asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an administrative appeal of the agency's calculation of its quality ratings for 2025, which plunged more than other leading carriers since the prior year. The agency declined last week, although the decision is subject to review by CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz until April 28, Humana wrote in a legal filing.
By Nona Tepper Verified| Modern Healthcare Verified Scan Group and Sutter Health are launching a new Medicare Advantage company that blurs the payer-provider line. The healthcare companies will invest undisclosed sums to create a new, nonprofit entity focused on developing technology, co-branded Medicare Advantage plans and care models targeted at the 6.9 million eligible Medicare enrollees in California. The joint venture plans to unveil new products over the next three years, beginning in the fall.
By Nona Tepper Verified| Modern Healthcare Verified Nonprofit health insurance company CareSource has invested more than $400 million to buy struggling nonprofit insurer Commonwealth Care Alliance. The deal adds nearly 50,000 Dual Special Needs Plan members who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare to CareSource’s book of business, the companies said in a news release Wednesday. CareSource also acquired Commonwealth Care Alliance’s two primary care clinics and its home care practice through the transaction.
Company Info
Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is a prominent business publication focused on healthcare executives, established in 1976 and based in Chicago, Illinois. As an independent publisher under Crain Communications Inc., it delivers national and regional news, analysis, and data relevant to the healthcare sector. The publication is known for its editorial excellence, having received numerous awards from organizations such as the Association of Health Care Journalists. Modern Healthcare offers a variety of services, including a twice-monthly print magazine that covers topics like healthcare policy, business trends, and technology. It also provides digital platforms, including websites and mobile apps, for real-time updates and in-depth reporting. The company hosts annual events, such as the Health Care Hall of Fame awards, and conducts research and rankings that assist executives in strategic decision-making. Its content is tailored for C-suite executives, policymakers, and leaders in hospitals, insurers, and healthcare technology firms, helping them navigate industry challenges and trends.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
+1 877-812-1581
Founded: 1976