August 29, 2025

1. UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners over No Surprises claims Full story

2. Medical associations push back on Cigna's new downcoding policy Full story

3. AI is moving payment integrity from automation to transformation—see how it’s reshaping accuracy and value for health plans. Watch video.

4. CMS launches 'chili cook-off' AI competition to tackle Medicare fraud Full story

5. Senators probe UnitedHealth over 'predatory' cyberattack loan collections Full story

 

6. From GLP-1 costs to chronic care ROI: Hear what payer CFOs are prioritizing at Becker's Payer Issues Roundtable. Get access to 120+ elite speakers — request a complimentary badge as a participating executive here.

7. Federal PBM probe grows Full story

8. UPMC Health Plan helps drive boosted operating income for hospital system Full story

9. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan names president Full story

10. Northern Light Health agrees to mediation in Anthem contract dispute Full story

11. 5 drugs in shortage Full story

 

12. Nonexistent providers, real penalties. Fix your directory before the audit hits here.

Becker's Learning Opportunities

13. Turn disconnected data into actionable intelligence. Get an inside look at BCBS plans' member-first strategies here.

14. Medical transport brokers can hinder care access. Payers are going in-house instead. Learn more here.

15. Agentic automation is payers' next frontier. Stay ahead of the curve — insights here.

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

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