UHC tightens lab test reimbursement + what comes next for hospital-owned insurers

August 4, 2026

1. UnitedHealthcare to tighten reimbursement for lab tests Full story

2. Wisconsin insurer expands Cost Plus Drugs partnership Full story

3. Blue Shield of California is redesigning value-based care with its providers. See how here.

4. Medi-Cal asset limits to be cut 84% Full story

5. The survival test for provider-sponsored health plans Full story

 

6. Every 4-week delay raises cancer mortality risk 6–8%. See how payers reduce delays here.

7. ACA insurers propose 15% premium bump for 2027: 6 notes Full story

8. BCBS Michigan to face proposed class action over shared savings fees Full story

9. EmblemHealth, NYC reach $53M copay settlement with Medicare retirees Full story

10. ‘These negotiations take on a whole different meaning’: Sentara seeks 6.2% hike, Anthem BCBS offers 1% cut Full story

11. Oklahoma system out of network with Aetna Full story

 

12. CMS expanded RADV audits. Learn how plans can stop chasing charts for risk adjustment here.

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

13. EMR data overload slows utilization review. More efficiency in highlighting what matters here.

14. The plans improving their Star Ratings aren’t buying more tools. See what they are doing here.

15. New study uncovers what separates AI leaders and laggards. Get the payer-centric data here.

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

 

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