UnitedHealth is projecting a revenue decline in 2026 and CMS won’t boost MA rates by much

January 27, 2026

1. UnitedHealth's 2025 profit dips to $12.1B Full story

2. CMS proposes nearly flat Medicare Advantage payments for 2027: 6 notes Full story

3. ACA at a crossroads. Medicaid in flux. MA under pressure. Payer leaders are talking through what's next — April 13-14, Chicago. Save your seat here.

4. 8 prior authorization updates for 2026 Full story

5. Texas governor pushes for Medicaid anti-fraud investigation Full story

 

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

7. 'Act like a payer': A CFO's strategy for margin growth Full story

8. House committee accuses CVS of impeding pharmacy competition Full story

9. Centene's Ambetter names chief medical officer Full story

10. GLP-1 prescriptions vary by specialty: Report Full story

11. 10 best, worst states to retire in 2026 Full story

 

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