UnitedHealthcare is set to lose millions of members and another Blues plan is cutting jobs

January 28, 2026

1. UnitedHealthcare expects to lose up to 2.8 million members in 2026 Full story

2. Horizon BCBS New Jersey lays off 242 as part of 8% workforce reduction Full story

3. 77% fewer surgical prior auth denials: see how data-driven care is changing outcomes here.

4. Elevance posts $5.7B profit in 2025 Full story

5. Providers won 88% of No Surprises IDR determinations in early 2025: 5 notes Full story

 

6. Real-time benefits data is the lever for cost-control. How to act on it, here.

7. Providence CEO calls for Medicare Advantage 'reset' amid wave of network exits Full story

8. CMS names 15 medications for 2028 price negotiation cycle Full story

9. HCA faces up to $1.4B hit from ACA, Medicaid headwinds Full story

10. Former BCBS Michigan CEO, father of governor, dies Full story

11. HealthPartners, Quartz partner on self-funded plans Full story

 

12. 65% of healthcare IT isn't ready for future risk. Learn why here.

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