August 14, 2025 1. UnitedHealth, Amedisys complete merger Full story 2. Man accused of cyberstalking, threatening family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Full story 3. Real-time prior auth? Highmark, AHN & Abridge partner to cut prior auth delays from months to…
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August 13, 2025 1. Investor sues Medicare Advantage broker after DOJ alleges insurer kickback scheme Full story 2. Optum acquires 200-provider medical group Full story 3. As competition intensifies and regulations evolve, payer leadership strategies must be redefined. BCBS, Cigna…
August 12, 2025 1. Nearly 6,500 providers opt out of $2.8B BCBS settlement Full story 2. Florida payer replaces president with COO Full story 3. Prepayment review takes a proactive approach, helping payers spot and resolve issues before claims are processed—unlike…
August 11, 2025 1. Big payers ranked by CEO tenure Full story 2. As payers stumble, hospitals eye their Medicare Advantage members Full story 3. From GLP-1 costs to chronic care ROI: Hear what payer CFOs are prioritizing at Becker's Payer…
August 8, 2025 1. UnitedHealth reaches deal with Justice Department to move Amedisys deal forward Full story 2. BCBS Louisiana cutting jobs amid industry challenges Full story 3. 5 AI innovators are redefining care. See how they're delivering real impact…
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August 7, 2025 1. Senators launch probe into UnitedHealth's nursing home practices Full story 2. Arkansas governor urges rejection of 'insane' ACA rate hikes from Centene, BCBS Full story 3. Nonexistent providers, real penalties. Fix your directory before the audit hits…
August 6, 2025 1. Insurers pull Medicare Advantage plans as profit pressures mount Full story 2. Schumer introduces bill to reverse 'OBBB' healthcare cuts, permanently extend ACA subsidies Full story 3. Gaps in care slowing improvements? Embed alerts in the EHR.…
August 5, 2025 1. CMS pitches GLP-1 coverage 'experiment' for Medicare, Medicaid Full story 2. Florida Blue parent company taps CEO from CareFirst BCBS Full story 3. Payment integrity is evolving. See how precision and innovation are reshaping payer strategies in this…
August 4, 2025 1. 17 underrated skills payer leaders need Full story 2. Meet UnitedHealth Group's new CFO Full story 3. Payment integrity is at a turning point—learn what’s driving this shift and how payers can prepare Full story. 4. 'Win-win…
August 1, 2025 1. UnitedHealth Group names new CFO Full story 2. Which healthcare services are driving higher costs for insurers? Full story 3. Payer/provider collaboration model breaks satisfaction record on KLAS for payment integrity 4. Payers ranked by Q2…