August 26, 2025

1. Johns Hopkins goes out of network with UnitedHealthcare Full story

2. Payer mix in the largest for-profit health systems 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. 'We're looking at long-term success': Select Health's CEO shares 3 pillars of Medicare Advantage strategy in 2026 Full story

5. AM Best downgrades health insurers' outlook to negative Full story

 

6. BCBS leaders: Streamline prior auth with AI-powered data strategies. Details here.

7. Presbyterian Health Plan names new president Full story

8. Colorado lawmakers move to offset rising ACA premiums Full story

9. Trump's rollback of Biden competition order stirs CEO debate Full story

10. 20 hospital closures in 2025 Full story

11. 17 underrated skills payer leaders need Full story

 

12. Next-gen cancer care: How Aetna Medicare is aligning payer strategy with new clinical realities here.

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13. This framework helps marketing + finance align on high-ROI growth. Get it here.

14. Outdated UM is driving abrasion and delays. 4 plans' strategies to fix it, here.

15. Automated care management is cutting payer costs by 40%. Learn how, here.

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

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