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After Killing of CEO, Other Insurers Take Precautions

Manhunt continues, and experts doubt it was a professional hit man

(Newser) - As the manhunt for a gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday in Manhattan stretches into a third day, other health insurers are taking their own precautions. The AP reports that Medica, a health care firm also based in Minnesota, like UnitedHealthcare, is shuttering its half-dozen locations...

Major Insurer Nixes Anesthesia Cap After Backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield had placed time limit on anesthesia coverage during surgery

(Newser) - A major health insurer has nixed a planned policy shift regarding a cap it placed on anesthesia coverage after intense public backlash against the plan. NPR reports on the 180 by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which had initially announced it would no longer pay for coverage for anesthesia use...

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