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Oncology’s persistent blind spot: The time between visits

Most oncology programs are built around the clinic visit. But much of what shapes a patient’s experience happens outside it: symptoms that worsen at home, caregivers left without guidance, social needs that surface mid-treatment and questions that go unanswered until…

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Aetna, Sentara expand Medicare Advantage, Medicaid coverage

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health and Aetna have expanded their partnership to provide Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members with access to Sentara’s full network of hospitals, providers and care sites across Virginia. The agreement, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, will…

Payer, employer groups press feds for tougher scrutiny of No Surprises arbitrators

The Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing and the ERISA Industry Committee sent letters to federal officials in late October, calling for more rigorous scrutiny of independent dispute resolution arbitrators under the No Surprises Act. Collectively, the groups represent employers, unions…

Who enforces No Surprises Act payouts? 8 things to know

Physicians and practices win most No Surprises Act payment disputes. Collecting on those wins is another matter. Two federal appeals courts have now ruled that providers cannot sue insurers to enforce unpaid independent dispute resolution awards, and the Supreme Court…

Centene on track to break even in Medicare Advantage ahead of schedule

During an Oct. 27 earnings call, Centene CEO Sarah London said the company’s Medicare Advantage business is on track to break even in 2026, one year earlier than expected. In recent years, Centene has been working toward breaking even in…

'Be honest with yourself': Inside a Michigan system's employer coverage play

Some health systems are transitioning away from their own health plans, while Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Bronson Healthcare is ramping up its efforts. Bronson Preferred Health Plan is launching for southwest Michigan employers through a partnership with third-party administrator Key Benefit Administrators. …

Cigna sets quarterly dividend

The Cigna Group’s board of directors Oct. 28 declared a per-share cash dividend of $1.56 to be paid on Dec. 17. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Dec. 3. The…

Where private insurance makes up the most community health center revenue

Private insurance accounted for 36% of community health center revenue in Arkansas in 2025, the largest share of any state, according to an October KFF analysis. Nationwide, private insurance brought in $8.2 billion, or 14.8%, of the $55.4 billion community…

Better before bigger: How one health system is building the urgent care network its market needs

Prisma Health is making urgent care central to its growth strategy. In September, South Carolina’s largest health system announced plans to add 36 centers statewide, more than doubling a network it had already expanded from four to 31 locations. The…

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Insurers scoop up former Walgreens assets

Health insurers are picking up some of Walgreens’ former care delivery businesses after the pharmacy chain’s multibillion-dollar push into primary care fell apart in 2024. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey said Oct. 21 it plans to acquire…