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February 9, 2026

1. 'Sometimes these things defy all business logic': Inside the calculus of going out-of-network Full story

2. Optum flags $1.7B in potential savings for Minnesota Medicaid program Full story

3. Discover the latest insights on how midsize health plans can help improve payment accuracy, can help unlock significant savings and safeguard their financial health. Explore new solutions and resources here.

4. BCBS Michigan to cut 50% from some E/M payments with 'modifier 25' Full story

5. CVS begins accepting TrumpRx discount cards nationwide Full story

 

6. Value-based contracts are rising fast. Is your tech stack ready to scale? Find out here.

7. 'The mother of all procurements': Indiana to seek bids for $68B Medicaid managed care contracts Full story

8. 14.3 million Medicare beneficiaries now in ACOs: 6 notes Full story

9. CareSource names 3 market presidents Full story

10. Vermont lawmakers pitch health insurance reform, from executive pay to 'junk' plans Full story

11. 22 groups back bill pushing 'apples-to-apples' comparison for Medicare Advantage Full story

 

12. Savvy employers are cutting spend with smarter benefit plans — find their strategies here.

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13. How payers can use AI in value-based care without increasing compliance risk: here.

14. Mayo keeps physician attrition at 2.2% — among the nation's lowest. See how: here.

15. 'Back to basics' may be more important than 'transformation' for payers. Learn why here.

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