Revenue Cycle and Payer News – May 28, 2025

AbsoluteCare Expands Partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
AbsoluteCare, a provider of value-based health care, announced the expansion of its partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations. This enhanced collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to improving the health and well-being of Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) members who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid to support better health outcomes.

Enhancing Access To Care: As One Insurance Group Announces Strategic Partnership with TytoCare
As One Insurance Group, a provider of innovative healthcare insurance solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling employers, health plans, and providers to deliver accessible, high-quality remote primary care anywhere across the country. This partnership is designed to eliminate barriers to care, improve patient outcomes, reduce total healthcare costs, and streamline the delivery of care—ultimately servicing the employers and individuals served by both organizations.

Independence Blue Cross Foundation Hosts Community Engagement Sessions with Pennie to Expand Health Coverage in PA
As part of its community engagement to improve healthcare access, the IBX Foundation launched its first webinar series with Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace. Pennie is growing its network of nonprofit organizations that will help increase education about the benefits of health insurance and the financial savings available for coverage through Pennie.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Capital Women’s Care Announce Multi-Year Contract
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Capital Women’s Care, a large group of over 275 Obstetrician-Gynecologist providers. The agreement ensures long-term access to affordable healthcare for Capital Women’s Care patients covered by Anthem health plans.

Humana Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Affirms Full Year 2025 Adjusted Financial Guidance
Humana Inc. reported consolidated pretax results and net earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25) versus the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1Q24) as noted in the tables below.

The Cigna Group’s First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Details
Global health company The Cigna Group will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, May 2, 2025, and will host a conference call the same day.

L.A. Care and ixlayer’s Direct-to-Patient Innovation Program is Named a Fierce DEI Award Finalist 
Questex’s Fierce Healthcare announced the finalists of their second annual Fierce DEI Awards and L.A. Care Health Plan and ixlayer’s Direct-to-Patient Innovation Program has been selected as a finalist in the Outstanding DEI Initiative in Patient Care.

Curative Health Insurance Company Launches Curative Telehealth: The Future of Virtual Healthcare is Here
Curative Health Insurance Company, a leader in healthcare innovation, announced the launch of Curative Telehealth, a groundbreaking $0 virtual care service designed to provide fast, seamless healthcare services to its members nationwide. This new offering reinforces Curative’s commitment to transforming the healthcare experience through innovative solutions to streamline access to care so issues can be addressed earlier when they’re easier to treat at a lower cost.

Coverage Is at Risk for Millions of Americans by AHIP – Health care coverage is vital for Americans from all walks of life. That’s why it is so concerning that preliminary CBO estimates show that the current version of budget legislation passed by the U.S. House would result in loss of coverage for at least 10.7 million people who are enrolled in Medicaid and the individual market.

AHIP Report: Understanding the Value of Medicare Supplement Coverage for More than 14 Million Americans by AHIP – The share of fee-for-service Medicare enrollees choosing a Medicare Supplement plan rose to 41.9% in 2023, increasing for the fifth consecutive year.

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What: AHIP 2025
When: June 17-19, 2025
Where: Seattle, Washington
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