Medicare open enrollment, Humana’s stars lawsuit rebuffed, and telehealth pay issues
October 15, 2025

1. Medicare open enrollment begins: 6 notes Full story

2. Judge rebuffs Humana's renewed star-ratings suit 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. Watch On-Demand

4. Minnesota forces out unlicensed health insurer Full story

5. Telehealth reimbursement mired in 'climate of confusion' as shutdown persists Full story

 

6. How Cigna, Humana + others are adapting to Medicare Advantage volatility — find out here.

7. UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin renew contract Full story

8. Government shutdown extends into 3rd week: 4 notes Full story

9. Federal employees face up to 10% premium hikes Full story

10. 40% of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled: 5 study notes Full story

11. Senators question Deloitte, other contractors over Medicaid eligibility systems Full story

 

12. Messy provider data kills AI. See the CIO strategy that can fix it here.

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13. Complex wounds, simpler healing — How 1 surgeon is speeding recovery + boosting comfort here.

14. AI connects documentation to guidelines in real time. Why that matters for payers here.

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

16. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

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