Elevance is suing former execs again over noncompetes and a new poll reveals prior auth burden
February 3, 2026

1. Elevance sues 4 former execs over noncompete violations Full story

2. Aetna COO tapped to lead Medicaid division Full story

3. Margins are tightening. Scrutiny is rising. The playbook is changing. Payer leaders are gathering to talk through what's working — and what isn't. April 13-14, Chicago. Join us here.

4. Proposed MA rate will result in 'higher premiums, reduced benefits, and less coverage options': Fitch Full story

5. One-third of insured adults say prior auth 'major burden' in accessing care: KFF Full story

 

6. How payers can use AI in value-based care without increasing compliance risk: here.

7. Could a unified AI platform relieve payer-provider tensions? Full story

8. HDHPs linked to lower cancer survival rates: Study Full story

9. Kentucky eyes expanding prior authorization exemptions Full story

10. Postpartum Medicaid coverage expands, but MCO requirements lag: 6 notes Full story

11. 10 providers seeking payer contracting talent Full story

 

12. Kaiser cut 174 admin hours annually by revamping locums hiring. Their approach: here.

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13. What does strategic growth really mean for AMCs? Emory, Rush, Tampa General + more weigh in here.

14. Healthcare Readiness Report — Find a primer for 2026 here.

15. Healthcare leads all industries in AI optimism. See what executives expect from AI in 2026 here.

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