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The Cigna Group reported a net income of $1.53 billion in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.55 billion during the same quarter last year, according to its July 31 financial report.  Total revenue was $67.2 billion for the…

Almost 39 million people were enrolled in HSA-eligible health plans in 2024, according to a July report from AHIP. The report findings are based on survey responses from 20 health plans offering employer-sponsored insurance and individual ACA coverage, collectively representing…

Fitch affirmed UnitedHealth Group’s “AA-” rating July 30 but revised the company’s outlook to negative from stable.  Fitch said the revision reflects new information disclosed by UnitedHealth during its second quarter earnings call held July 29.  “The company provided guidance…

Alignment Healthcare posted its first quarterly profit and raised its full-year membership, revenue, adjusted profit and adjusted EBITDA outlooks in its second quarter earnings published July 30. “Our strong Q2 performance proves two things: one that there is a model…

Humana reported a net income of $545 million in the second quarter, down from a net income of $679 million during the same period last year, according to its July 30 financial report.  The company posted total revenues of $32.9…

CMS will increase Medicare Part D premiums in 2026 while continuing a scaled-back version of its premium stabilization program launched last year. On July 28, the agency said it took “unprecedented” steps to reject standalone Medicare drug plan bids with…

Aetna is launching Care Paths, a new digital tool that is part of parent company CVS Health’s investment in building a more connected, tech-enabled consumer healthcare experience.  Aetna Care Paths is available to members through the Aetna Health app, according…

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley opened the company’s second quarter earnings call on July 29 with a candid message to investors: the organization has made pricing and operational mistakes and is now taking on a “tone of change and reform.”…

UnitedHealth Group posted a net profit of $3.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025, down from $4.2 billion during the same period last year, according to the company’s July 29 earnings report.  The company also set a new 2025…

From payers announcing commitments to reduce prior authorizations to Alaska lawmakers passing a reform bill, here are six updates on prior authorization that Becker’s has reported since June 23:  1. The broader health insurance industry announced a series of commitments…