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ACA premiums set to surge 14% as tax credits expire
Payers offering ACA Marketplace plans proposed another double-digit premium increase, driven by rising healthcare costs, labor shortages and the lapse of enhanced premium tax credits.
Study: Bariatric surgery beats GLP-1s on long-term costs, outcomes
Bariatric surgery costs $109 less per month than GLP-1 drugs for obesity and diabetes patients, with faster weight loss and better outcomes over 12 years, study finds.
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.
3.8M qualify for Medicare GLP-1 Bridge at program's July start
With 3.8M Medicare enrollees qualifying for the GLP-1 Bridge, the program could lay the groundwork for future payment models for the weight loss drugs.
States sue Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements rule
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Top Medicare Advantage plans deny up to 80% of rehab requests
CVS Health, Humana and UnitedHealth Group had rehab request denial rates nearly twice those of other Medicare Advantage plans.
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ACA tax credit lapse led to fewer signups, more plan drop-off
Following the lapse of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, there was a signup shortfall of 1.5 million, but more plan drop-off is expected, according to the Commonwealth Fund.
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CMS received nearly 15K NSA complaints, mostly against providers
Most complaints alleging PHS Act violations are related to the No Surprises Act, with tens of thousands of allegations made against providers, CMS reports.
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CMS framework aims to clarify Medicaid work requirements
The framework adds some specificity around Medicaid work requirement exemptions, but stakeholders say it's still unclear what constitutes medical frailty.
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ICHRAs enter the mainstream market with broker support
Most brokers are now actively recommending ICHRAs as an alternative to traditional employer-sponsored coverage as employers face double-digit medical cost growth.
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GLP-1s, outpatient utilization spur healthcare cost growth in 2026
The cost of care for a person on an employer-sponsored health plan grew 8% in 2026, with premiums hitting $2,295. GLP-1s and more outpatient care are the likely culprits.
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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.
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How payers can regain consumer trust via personalized care
Creating personalized health plans is central to regaining consumer trust. To do that, payers must outline safeguards for member data and create seamless experiences.
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With trust low and costs high, do payers stand to lose members?
Healthcare payers might see fewer enrollments as members face higher prices for a product they don't trust or see as high value.
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Breaking down the ABCs of rising alternative health plans
More employers are seeking alternative health plans, like AHPs and ICHRAs, to bend the cost curve, but education is key to navigating their growing popularity.