UnitedHealth Group is projecting its Medicare Advantage enrollment will decrease by 1 million people in 2026. That estimate is up from a 600,000-member decrease it projected in July. UnitedHealthcare CEO Tim Noel said on the company’s Oct. 28 earnings call…
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Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network said it is planning to terminate its contract with UnitedHealthcare unless the payer works with the health system to remedy reimbursement issues. Without a resolution, LVHN will go out of network with UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare…
Manual barcode scanning is prone to missed steps, scan failures and inconsistent replenishment. For pharmacy teams managing hundreds of trays, the inefficiencies add up, draining valuable working hours and compromising safety. That was the case at Pasadena, Calif.-based Huntington Health.…
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Optum Health, UnitedHealth’s care services division, “strayed from the initial intent,” said Optum CEO Patrick Conway while discussing the unit’s performance during UnitedHealth Group’s Oct. 28 earnings call. However, he remained confident that the company can push the business forward. Mr.…
Most health systems know they need stronger career pathways, but choosing the wrong educational partner can derail those efforts, leaving staff with credentials that don’t count and training that doesn’t stick. This whitepaper is a playbook for making the right…
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Each year, influenza affects up to 41 million people, leading to millions of medical visits. Smarter workflows and targeted prevention strategies are crucial to avoid staff burnout and increase patient and provider safety. Inside, you’ll learn how to:
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Most health systems don’t lose revenue because they use locum physicians; they lose it because of how they deploy them. When used strategically, locum tenens physicians can help preserve patient access, support clinical teams and protect margins during coverage gaps.…
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Humana’s board of directors declared a $0.885 per share dividend to be paid on Jan. 30, 2026. The dividend will be paid to all shareholders of record as of the close of business Dec. 26, according to an Oct. 28…
UnitedHealth Group posted a $2.3 billion profit for its third quarter of 2025, down from a $6.1 billion profit for the same time last year. The company released its third-quarter earnings Oct. 28 and raised its 2025 outlook. At the…
New Medicaid work requirements. Tighter eligibility redeterminations. Steep funding cuts. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could reshape hospital and payer finances, especially for rural and safety-net providers. While many are still waiting for federal guidance, leading organizations are already…
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