CVS is boosting its earnings guidance and Highmark nabs an industry leader May 6, 2026 1. CVS reports $2.9B Q1 profit as Aetna strengthens Full story 2. Highmark Health taps senior UnitedHealth exec as COO Full story 3. When AI guides care…
Payer Issues
More blowback on Anthem’s 10% network penalty policy + Centene nabs an industry leader May 5, 2026 1. 'A flagrant attempt to increase their profits': California Hospital Association sues Anthem over 10% network penalty policy Full story 2. Centene taps…
Insurers continue to retreat from the ACA market and 11 payer leaders detail their top concerns May 4, 2026 1. Insurers' ACA retreat continues: 4 notes Full story 2. What's keeping health plan leaders up at night? Full story 3. AI…
Medicaid work rules start to roll out and Cigna eyes a new strategy for EviCore May 1, 2026 1. 1st state enacts Medicaid work rules under HR 1: What healthcare leaders need to know Full story 2. Cigna weighs 'strategic…
Another major payer exits the ACA market + Humana details MA bid strategy for 2027 April 30, 2026 1. Cigna to exit ACA market Full story 2. Humana to 'adjust' Medicare Advantage benefits in 2027 as funding gap widens, CEO says Full story…
BCBS plans see massive losses and employers are confronting rising healthcare costs head on April 29, 2026 1. Health Care Service Corp. posts $1.9B loss in 2025 Full story 2. Humana posts $1.2B Q1 profit amid star ratings headwinds Full…
Centene raises outlook amid ACA declines and employers’ GLP-1 pressures aren’t easing up April 28, 2026 1. Centene posts $1.5B profit in Q1, ACA membership declines by 2 million Full story 2. Employers' GLP-1 coverage dilemma grows Full story 3. How can…
April 16, 2026 1. Centene in the headlines: 10 updates Full story 2. Mississippi hospital files for bankruptcy amid Medicaid recoupment Full story 3. Transform care delivery with strategic, data-driven solutions. Visit Strategies for Quality Care for insights on supporting patient outcomes.…
Two states are enacting early Medicaid work rules and Virginia has passed prior auth reform April 10, 2026 1. 7 Blue Cross Blue Shield updates Full story 2. Independence Blue Cross parent reports $423M loss in 2025 Full story 3.…
Medicare lead talks 2027 rate hike and bronze ACA enrollment is on the rise April 9, 2026 1. 'The days of unlimited increases in rate must end': CMS leader breaks down the 2027 Medicare Advantage pay hike Full story 2.…
