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Centene joins insurers waiving prior authorizations for top providers
Centene is the latest insurer to adopt a gold card program as states and the Trump administration push for prior authorization reform.
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Medicare patients have good healthcare experiences, fueling universal coverage debate
The Commonwealth Fund found that Medicare enrollees have healthcare experiences similar to those of their peers abroad, calling into question how the federal program could improve experiences for all patients.
HHS flags 340B spread pricing, consolidation concerns
An HHS report finds the 340B program has strayed from its original intent, favoring hospital profit over patients, as spread pricing drives soaring costs and participation.
Humana soars, Alignment plummets in 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
A Healthcare Dive analysis of highly anticipated stars data for next year shows a potpourri of winners and losers, though — as expected — the quality scores slipped overall.
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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.
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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.
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Self-funded employers pay the price for IDR problems
A new report finds that self-funded employers are struggling to manage the volume and added costs of the federal IDR process.
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New IDR portal sign-ups open for No Surprises Act disputes
The CMS has opened registration for the IDR Gateway, a centralized platform for parties to manage No Surprises Act disputes, which will formally open in late 2026.
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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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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.