Nebraska is the first state to enact Medicaid work rules + Centene puts a price tag on staff buyouts
August 3, 2026

1. 4 insurers exiting Medicare Advantage markets Full story

2. Centene’s buyouts could have a $365M price tag this year Full story

3. Value-based care is entering a new phase. Blue Shield of California shares its playbook here.

4. 22 states sue to block 2027 ACA marketplace rule Full story

5. Nebraska begins Medicaid purge as work rules kick in Full story

 

6. 92% of insurers have AI budgets. What’s turning spend into impact here.

7. Texas governor pitches employer health plan option that omits state-required benefits Full story

8. 7 AI health insurance state laws passed in 2026 Full story

9. Prescription drugs drove more than 40% of fully insured cost growth last year: UnitedHealth Full story

10. 9 new drugs in shortage Full story

11. Indiana plans to cover GLP-1s for some Medicaid members under BALANCE model Full story

 

12. Every 4-week delay raises cancer mortality risk 6–8%. See how payers reduce delays here.

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

13. EMR data overload slows utilization review. More efficiency in highlighting what matters here.

14. The plans improving their Star Ratings aren’t buying more tools. See what they are doing here.

15. Health plans can’t afford to ignore this AI billing problem. Learn why here.

16. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

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