Cigna’s profit, ACA plan shopping and PacificSource’s layoffs hit four states
October 30, 2025

1. Cigna reports $1.9B Q3 profit Full story

2. ACA window-shopping rates go live: 6 things to know Full story

3. BCBS & Cleveland Clinic take the mic on the economics of GLP-1s at Becker's Payer Issues Roundtable. Get access to this session and more alongside 500+ executive level attendees. Request a complimentary badge here.

4. Oregon payer PacificSource to lay off 300 workers across 4 states Full story

5. BCBS Kansas City CEO to retire, successor named Full story

 

6. 'Things don't have to stay the same': How this CEO is rethinking member comms — here

7. Minnesota taps Optum for Medicaid fraud audit Full story

8. Centene CEO: Prescription drug plans steering Medicare revenue Full story

9. Medicare made $22.7M in improper supplier payments: Audit Full story

10. The innovation that will most impact health plans in 2026, per 10 leaders Full story

11. 3 GLP-1 updates Full story

 

12. Employer healthcare costs to jump 8% in 2025 — see 3 ways to prepare, here.

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14. Pledges to simplify prior auth — what they really mean for payers. Get clarity here.

15. AI in UM + clinical workflows: What payers should demand from vendors, here.

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