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 former Aetna president for top role Full story

3. Most payer-provider partnerships stall at execution. See how Highmark is scaling results here.

4. UnitedHealthcare cuts prior authorizations by 30% Full story

5. 4 ways insurers are betting big on AI Full story

 

6. What 1,000 MSK patients say about navigating care today. Find the data — here.

7. Horizon BCBS New Jersey launches new TPA business Full story

8. 'This is a time to double down': Major insurers expand doula coverage Full story

9. Kansas weighs Aetna's savings over BCBS for state employees Full story

10. UPMC to buy system from CommonSpirit, enter Ohio: 6 things to know Full story

11. Hospitals face growing fallout from ACA coverage cliff Full story

 

12. Health plans face a virtual care disconnect. New research outlines next moves here.

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13. Legacy payment systems are costing payers more than expected. Learn why here.

14. Up to 43% of AI medical answers may be unsafe. What safe, physician-supervised AI looks like here.

15. AI as a clinical front door: the cost and safety risks payers can't ignore — here.

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

 

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