The Supreme Court has yet again upheld the validity of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), popularly known as Obamacare. This is the third that the apex court has preserved the law after it was enacted in 2010. The US healthcare industry has welcomed the court decision. Leading payer CVS has reiterated its plan to rejoin the individual insurance marketplace.
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Humana’s interim CFO Susan Diamond gets the role permanently
Humana’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and segment president for the Home Business, Susan Diamond, has transitioned to the permanent role of CFO with immediate effect, the company announced recently. In April, Diamond led Humana’s effort to acquire the remaining 60% interest in Kindred at Home, a home healthcare and hospice provider.
Read more at DistilINFO HealthplanBCBS Executive John Orner replaces Highmark Health’s retiring CIO
Highmark Health has roped in a new chief investment officer to replace Dennis Cronin, who is set to retire by the end of 2021. John Orner joins as senior vice president and chief investment officer of Highmark. He brings 30 years of treasury, business development, and investment experience to the payer. He will oversee the treasury services division, including investment activities and corporate insurance functions for all its organizational entities.
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