1. Humana posts $693M loss in Q4 Full story
2. UnitedHealth to pay $20M to settle emergency claims lawsuit from Labor Department Full story
3. Payers brush off Medicaid cut threats Full story
4. Prepayment review offers a proactive approach compared to traditional post-payment methods, allowing payers to identify and address potential issues before claims are processed.
5. BCBS Massachusetts names 2 senior leaders Full story

6. Judge halts DOGE access to treasury systems: 3 federal health updates Full story
7. Longtime BCBS Vermont CEO to retire Full story
8. Primary care provider gaps, ranked by state Full story
9. Connect with 300+ execs and explore Medicare Advantage, leadership strategies & the future of the ACA marketplace: here.
10. A bill that could let AI prescribe drugs Full story
11. 10 priorities for healthcare CEOs in 2025 Full story

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12. Duke Health cut bed assignment times by 66%. Find out how, here.
13. RCM is complex and critical for success. The upgrades + tech that drive innovation here.
14. Hospitals spend $57B annually on supplies. Reduce waste, here.
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