UnitedHealth, CareFirst allowed midyear rate increases in MD but less than requested
The Maryland Insurance Administration approved midyear rate increases for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare for small businesses.
CareFirst sues ex-insurance brokers in MD civil racketeering case
CareFirst sued two brothers, alleging they coordinated a racketeering scheme involving fraudulent Maryland insurance claims totaling over $51 million.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield names new president and CEO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield named its new president and CEO, succeeding Brian D. Pieninck and serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington.
Wes Moore taps CareFirst executive as new chief of staff
Gov. Wes Moore has named Lester Davis as his new chief of staff. Davis replaces Fagan Harris, who will step down at the end of the year.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announces leadership change
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced a change in leadership as Brian D. Pieninck will step down in September.
CareFirst, Zócalo Health partner to boost bilingual primary care in MD
Zócalo Health partnered with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to improve access to bilingual primary care services.
‘Well-being is for everyone’: CareFirst adds range of emotional and mental health tools
Maryland insurance provider CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield added Los WellSet, a digital holistic health studio that offers various emotional and mental health tools.
CareFirst joins with Aledade to reduce health care costs
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Aledade Inc., a Bethesda-based public benefit corporation, announced the formation of a strategic alliance.
Curation Health, UMMS, CareFirst enter into value-based medicine partnership
Annapolis-based Curation Health will partner with University of Maryland Medical System and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to improve population health and wellness through value-based care programs.
Johns Hopkins Medicine, CareFirst reach new contract agreement, reversing planned split
Johns Hopkins Medicine and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced an agreement on a new multiyear contract.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield recommits to Maryland headquarters
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health care company in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced a renewed 15-year lease for its Maryland headquarters.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to require workforce to get vaccinated
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced it will make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for its workforce, Boards of Directors and guests.















