Molina cuts outlook, Dr. Oz talks shutdown, and Optum launches AI claims tool
October 23, 2025

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1. Molina cuts earnings outlook a third time amid ACA challenges Full story

2. Optum launches AI-powered claims system 'to eliminate complexity and administrative waste' Full story

3. Old workflows, new risk. How health plans are modernizing UM with AI here.

4. Dr. Oz: Government shutdown not hurting Medicare open enrollment Full story

5. Health systems hit back at payers' 'aggressive coding' accusations Full story

 

6. This care model cut ED visits 12% for chronic inflammatory conditions. See how here.

7. Employer-sponsored family health coverage reaches $27K annually: Survey Full story

8. SCAN expands Costco partnership Full story

9. GLP-1 prescription rate relatively flat: Study Full story

10. Anthem Blue Cross, Cedars-Sinai extend contract Full story

11. States most, least prepared for aging population Full story

 

12. This health plan reduced C-sections 6% with digital care. See their strategy: here.

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