August 28, 2025

1. No Surprises dispute process has cost $5B since 2022: Study Full story

2. Aetna expanding claims reviews in September Full story

3. BCBS leaders: Streamline prior auth with AI-powered data strategies. Details here.

4. New York payer reaches mental health 'ghost network' settlement Full story

5. CVS settles with Massachusetts for $12M in Medicaid overbilling case Full story

 

6. What every payer should know about value-based cancer care and early-onset trends here.

7. Maine system agrees to mediation in Anthem contract dispute Full story

8. 1 month in, CDC director fired after refusal to resign Full story

9. BCBS Kansas taps chief medical officer Full story

10. 3 new drugs to watch: Optum Full story

11. GLP-1s and cancer: What to know Full story

 

12. This framework helps marketing + finance align on high-ROI growth. Get it here.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

13. Pressure to eliminate ghost networks is rising. See how payers are responding: here.

14. 35% of consumers skip care without pricing clarity. Fix transparency gaps — strategies here.

15. Current prior auth workflows fall short. Get best practices to modernize them here.

16. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

Companies to Know
Thank you to our key sponsors


Quest Analytics | Evernorth | Smith+Nephew | CERIS | Lucet Health | Freshpaint | EXL | Veradigm | Calm | InterSystems  

 

 
 

 

Contact Us, Feedback, or Questions – Email jemerson@beckershealthcare.com

Manage Preferences     Unsubscribe     Forward to a friend    Contact Us     

Privacy Policy     

 

View our profile on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our YouTube Channel    

17 N. State, Suite 1800 | Chicago, IL 60602
Becker's Hospital Review, A Becker's Healthcare Publication