CMS clears path for network-free ACA plans + UnitedHealth is tracking employee AI use
May 18, 2026

1. UnitedHealth tracks AI use among some staff: Report Full story

2. CMS finalizes ACA marketplace overhaul for 2027: 6 notes Full story

3. Attend Becker's Fall Payer Roundtable as a complimentary reviewer. Hear from Cigna, Elevance, Humana + more here.

4. BCBS Massachusetts back in the black in Q1 Full story

5. Humana taps enterprise AI exec Full story

 

6. Cancer drug denials rose 25%. Learn how payer policies are reshaping oncology care

7. 92% of hospital leaders expect significant financial impact from Medicaid cuts: FTI Full story

8. Michigan nurse convicted of $1.6M in Medicare fraud using stolen patient records Full story

9. The federal healthcare fraud crackdown, explained Full story

10. The fastest-growing healthcare jobs Full story

11. 10 infected, 3 dead in hantavirus outbreak: 5 updates Full story

 

12. What payers can learn from decades supporting CMS and VA communications. Explore insights here

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13. CMS is removing 11 star rating measures — what it means for quality performance + how to protect it here.

14. 92% of insurers have AI budgets. What’s turning spend into impact here.

15. 60M adults are overdue for CRC screening. See how health plans close gaps here.

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

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a payer, payvider, accountable care organization, or clinically integrated network.

 
 

 

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