October 8, 2025

1. California bill eliminating 'redundant' prior authorization barriers signed into law Full story

2. Why personal relationships among executives matter in payer-provider contract negotiations Full story

3. The 5 AI disruptors every healthcare exec should know: here.

4. Federal judge rules for Elevance in age discrimination lawsuit Full story

5. Medicare Part D in 2026: 4 notes Full story

 

6. AI starts with good data — but linkage can backfire. Learn how health systems stay safe here.

7. Highmark Health names new president Full story

8. Sarasota Memorial back in network with Cigna after 5 years Full story

9. Massachusetts health system appoints president of insurance business Full story

10. Over 75% of adults want to keep enhanced ACA credits: Poll Full story

11. Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases Full story

 

12. Regulatory whiplash meets opportunity: CMS rules, SDoH requirements, quality incentives. Join Get access to 85+ elite health plan speakers to learn how national and regional plans are adapting at Becker's Payer Issues Roundtable. Claim your complimentary badge here.

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13. CTOs: Turn network intelligence into action with ML. Learn how here.

14. Prior auth reform, tax policy and more — Cigna shares the playbook for payers here.

15. AI is helping improve heart care quality + HEDIS-aligned outcomes. Learn how here.

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

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