August 14, 2025

1. UnitedHealth, Amedisys complete merger Full story

2. Man accused of cyberstalking, threatening family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Full story

3. Real-time prior auth? Highmark, AHN & Abridge partner to cut prior auth delays from months to minutes.

4. 'Fasten your seatbelts': Providence Health Plan CEO weighs in on Medicare Advantage in 2026 Full story

5. Oracle Health launches new AI-powered EHR Full story

 

6. Policy shifts are hitting benefits and budgets. Find Cigna's breakdown for execs here.

7. Humana, DrFirst partner on program targeting chronic conditions Full story

8. UnitedHealthcare, UAB Health finalize new contract Full story

9. Carelon president op-ed: Connected care is the foundation for a whole health experience Full story

10. GLP-1s linked to risk of retinal, optic nerve conditions Full story

11. 10 best, worst states to live in Full story

 

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

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13. How Aetna Medicare is rethinking oncology strategy here.

14. Pressure injuries cost $21,767 per patient. What hospitals can do about it here.

15. Cut friction across member touchpoints — a proven personalization roadmap here.

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

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