Payer

From Cigna quashing merger speculation to naming a new CFO, here are 10 updates on Humana that Becker's has reported since Oct. 30: 

CMS revised the star ratings for some Medicare Advantage plans and introduced major proposed reforms to the program in recent weeks. 

Enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of 2025, with Democratic lawmakers racing to reach a deal with Republicans to extend the tax credits before this year's legislative session concludes.

AHIP, the trade association representing health insurers, has laid off an unknown number of employees. 

SCAN Health Plan has integrated artificial intelligence technology across its call centers to address challenges around employee burnout, efficiency, and improving the member experience.

Insurers are facing a wave of public scrutiny and vitriol in the wake of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 

UnitedHealth Group expects revenues of up to $455 billion in 2025.

Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations.

AM Best downgraded the outlook for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan from stable to negative based on a "sharp deterioration" in underwriting and operating income. 

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Dec. 4 in what appears to be "a brazen and targeted attack," according to the New York Police Department.