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1. Senate Democrats push 'last chance' 3-year ACA tax credit extension Full story
2. Humana CEO, Mark Cuban hint at pharmacy partnership Full story
3. Watch our expert webinar “Maximize Your ROI on Electronic Prior Authorization” and discover how health plans are streamlining approvals, engaging providers, and addressing the five core questions around ePA.
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4. The Medicare Advantage question hospitals want answered Full story
Editor's note: This story in yesterday's newsletter appeared without a headline due to an error. We’re rerunning the full piece here and regret the oversight.
5. New York state lawmakers push for investigation of Optum over network changes, clinic closures Full story

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7. Cigna joins CMS health technology 'ecosystem' Full story
8. New North Carolina health plan targets Medicaid youth Full story
9. Judge blocks Planned Parenthood Medicaid cuts — for now Full story
10. Premera Blue Cross appoints COO Full story
11. 10 providers seeking payer contracting talent Full story

12. What's helping pharmacies meet payer rules + cut time-to-therapy? Find out here.
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13. Specialty drug spend ballooning? See payer actions that reduce admissions 22% here.
14. 2027 isn't far off. Forecast your Medicaid risk under OBBBA — here.
15. New report — The payer specialty drug trends health systems need to watch here.
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