New & Notable
Texas AG opens prior auth probe into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his office has received reports about denied or delayed coverage for services that are medically necessary or urgent.
Here’s how much insurers are cutting Medicare Advantage plans for 2027
Newly released CMS data gives the market its first comprehensive look at how insurers are adapting to continued pressure in the privatized Medicare program.
— Healthcare Dive
Cigna, OpenAI partner on AI-driven personalized cancer care
OpenAI's technology will draw on Cigna's data and care management capabilities to produce individualized outreach and engagement.
AHIP: Medical costs, prescription drugs dominate premium dollar spend
The payer industry's primary lobbyist outlined a cent-by-cent breakdown of premium dollar spending, claiming hospital and prescription drug costs are the biggest expenses.
New lawsuit targets Medicaid work requirements’ medical frailty rules
— Healthcare DiveFederal watchdog accuses Humana, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans of upcoding
— Healthcare Dive2.3M young adults could lose Medicaid due to Big Beautiful Bill: study
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Latest News
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62% of young members use AI to choose a health plan
Health plans risk $3 billion in future member lifetime value if they continue to fall short on trust, opening the door for members to build relationships with AI.
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Seasonal work risks Medicaid work requirement compliance
One in five adults at risk of noncompliance with Medicaid work requirements already work, with their hours just missing the 20-hour requirement set out by CMS.
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Medicare GLP-1 program sees rapid uptake among seniors
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says 600,000 seniors have signed up for discounted GLP-1s through Medicare Bridge, projecting taxpayer savings through reduced hospitalizations.
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Cigna links supplemental benefits with medical plans
In 2027, employers can offer Medical with Smart Coverage, which allows them to connect supplemental benefits to high-deductible health plans.
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How employers are rethinking benefits as healthcare costs soar
A new survey shows that employers are looking to value-based models, deeper vendor partnerships and potentially alternative health plans to control rising healthcare costs.
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Employee health benefits to spike 9.5% in 2027
Researchers said employers will work on benefit design and overall employee wellness to try to cap the rising cost of employee health benefits.
Features
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Aetna CTO talks prior auth AI strategy, AI governance
Aetna chief technology officer Nathan Frank says the payer has a product- and business-first approach to AI, steering clear of AI for AI's sake.
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Can Costco hack Medicare Advantage's consumer loyalty problems?
Costco announced it'll sell Medicare Advantage plans in partnership with SCAN Health Plan, testing the wholesaler's consumer loyalty in a new market.
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Inside Elevance's digital chronic disease management strategy
The payer uses multiple chronic disease management programs to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to member engagement.
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5 healthcare pros on the trends defining primary care
The 2025 Payer + Provider Virtual Summit explored AI, value-based care and community-based partnerships, offering strategies on how to promote primary and preventive care.