CMS weighs in on the MA broker pay issue and a new vertically integrated system could form in Hawaii
December 9, 2025

1. Hawaii health system, state's largest payer in merger talks Full story

2. CMS: States cannot regulate Medicare Advantage broker compensation Full story

3. This VBC-aligned autism model expands access — without more provider hours. See how here

4. Former UnitedHealth, Blue Shield of California CEOs to join Fairview, U of Minnesota merger talks Full story

5. Weight loss drug coverage under commercial plans: 5 things to know Full story

 

6. Precina Health cut patient acquisition costs 95% with AI. How? Find out here.

7. Elevance Health goes all-in on doula care Full story

8. Federal bill would recognize NPs, PAs in Medicare ACO models Full story

9. Horizon BCBS New Jersey eyes move to new headquarters Full story

10. New York to limit cost-sharing on asthma inhalers Full story

11. Wisconsin governor shuts down 'inflammatory,' 'unnecessary' bill aimed at immigrant Medicaid access Full story

 

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

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13. OBBBA could reshape provider + payer risk. What to model first: here.

14. Payer specialty drug strategy is changing. Get up to speed here.

15. Denials can erode payer alignment. How hospitals are using data to shift the conversation, here.

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