October 6, 2025

1. UnitedHealth shareholder proposes separating CEO, board chair roles Full story

2. Big MA market exits are not fazing all insurers Full story

3. This VBC-aligned autism model expands access — without more provider hours. See how here.

4. Confusion among older adults before Medicare open enrollment: 9 things to know Full story

5. Ochsner Health Plan exits Medicare Advantage market Full story

 

6. Complex wounds, simpler healing — How 1 surgeon is speeding recovery + boosting comfort here.

7. Sentara Health Plans to mostly exit Medicare Advantage market in 2026 Full story

8. New Mexico lawmakers move to preserve enhanced ACA tax credits Full story

9. Exceptions for Medicaid work requirement may be limited: Analysis Full story

10. Payer 'mischief' continues to plague CommonSpirit, CFO says Full story

11. Healthcare executive pay jumps 4.7%: 4 notes Full story

 

12. GLP-1 results don't last without engagement. How these leaders keep patients on track: here.

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13. Manual utilization management is over. See Providence's AI transformation steps here.

14. Prior auth without the paperwork. How payers are using AI to streamline reviews here.

15. Prior auth reform, tax policy and more — Cigna shares the playbook for payers here.

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

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