Timeline — Minnesota
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Minnesota may need to claw back Medicaid funds from providers
The Minnesota Department of Human Services told Becker’s Oct. 15 that it may need to claw back funds from Medicaid providers if it faces a disallowance from CMS in the coming weeks. CMS has deferred $550 million in Medicaid funds to the state, according to an Oct. 2 letter from Minnesota DHS Temporary Commissioner John […] The post Minnesota may need to claw back Medicaid funds from providers appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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UnitedHealthcare mistakenly tells members that 8 clinicians died
UnitedHealthcare recently sent letters to members across the country mistakenly informing them that eight physicians had died, as first reported by The Minnesota Star Tribune on Oct. 7. According to the report, letters claiming the deaths of two Minnesota physicians were dated Sept. 11. Two weeks later, members received letters addressing the mistake and confirming […] The post UnitedHealthcare mistakenly tells members that 8 clinicians died appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over alleged Medicare Advantage false advertising
Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services filed a lawsuit Oct. 1 against UnitedHealthcare, alleging false advertising with the insurer’s 2027 Medicare Advantage plans. The complaint, filed in Minnesota federal court, said Fairview decided in June to not renew its contract with UnitedHealthcare’s MA plans for 2027. However, the lawsuit said UnitedHealthcare has falsely presented that Fairview would […] The post Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over alleged Medicare Advantage false advertising a...
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BCBS Minnesota cuts most Medicare Advantage plans following $500M loss
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is discontinuing most of its Medicare Advantage plans at the end of 2026, citing more than $500 million in Medicare losses over the past three years amid rising medical and pharmacy costs. “While I am reassured that our financial foundation remains strong, that does not mean we can […] The post BCBS Minnesota cuts most Medicare Advantage plans following $500M loss appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Optum Health taps CEO for AI, product innovation
Wes Donohoe is serving as Optum Health’s CEO for AI and product innovation, the company confirmed to Becker’s Sept. 28. According to Mr. Donohoe’s LinkedIn post, he started the role, which focuses on AI and product innovation, Sept. 21. Mr. Donohoe said he spent his first week traveling to Minnesota and Texas to meet with […] The post Optum Health taps CEO for AI, product innovation appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .