Cigna wins a major GLP-1 coverage case and insurer job cuts are up in 2026
February 23, 2026

1. Cigna defeats class action alleging GLP-1 coverage exclusions are disability discrimination Full story

2. Insurance industry job cuts continue to climb Full story

3. Tower Health reduces costly diabetes complications. Click here to learn how.

4. Justice Department sues Ohio system for allegedly blocking lower-cost health plans: 4 notes Full story

5. 2 sentenced in $233M ACA subsidy fraud scheme Full story

 

6. Underwriting delays cost carriers clients. Predictive AI is changing that — details here.

7. Connecticut renews Anthem contract for state employee benefits Full story

8. Nevada weighs fines for insurers that violated mental health parity law Full story

9. Optum launches latest AI tool to support value-based care Full story

10. Payer, provider transparency campaigns could signal deeper tensions Full story

11. CMS taps new deputy chief of staff, communications Full story

 

12. Quality teams overwhelmed every HEDIS season? Get relief strategies here.

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13. Payers cut appeals turnaround by 75% with automation. Learn more here.

14. Over 60% of adults struggle to access primary care. How payers can close gaps with accountable AI models here.

15. Medical loss ratios are pushing past 90%. AI's 3 high impact areas to reshape payment integrity here.

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