September 9, 2025

1. 'Denial is not a strategy in 2025': Why this payer is calling the insurance industry broken Full story

2. UnitedHealthcare expects most Medicare Advantage members to be in 4+ star plans in 2026 Full story

3. Payer mix shifts are crushing margins — how health systems are responding here.

4. Idaho drops weight loss drug coverage for state employees Full story

5. FTC drops appeals of noncompete ban Full story

 

6. JAMA study reignites RTPB debate: MultiCare, Optum + Oracle weigh in here.

7. Lawmakers probe CVS Health over patient data use Full story

8. BCBS Minnesota taps 2 top execs Full story

9. OBBBA impact could cost hospitals $25B a year: Report Full story

10. Trump eyes easing tariffs on pharmaceuticals: 5 notes Full story

11. Details emerge on Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates Full story

 

12. Is your post-acute strategy hurting reimbursement? Payer + provider leaders share fixes here.

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13. Pressure to eliminate ghost networks is rising. See how payers are responding: here.

14. Outsourcing isn't a shortcut — it's a strategy. How hospitals are using it to scale smarter here.

15. RPA isn't enough anymore. Discover what's next for payer ops — guide here.

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

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