Health spending tied to rise in premiums, new study finds
The study, published last week in JAMA, counters concerns that insurers are raising premiums to pad profits.
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Half of Medicare Advantage stars thresholds harder to reach in 2027
The CMS released draft star ratings, including the thresholds for reaching those ratings, to plans earlier this week. The grading sheet got stricter, which doesn’t bode well for insurers, one MA expert said.
Health Catalyst appoints new CEO
The data analytics company has cycled through three CEOs in eight months. Health Catalyst is betting its newest chief can navigate an AI pivot and revenue headwinds.
Veterans Affairs taps Amwell for telehealth revamp
It's another prong in the agency's digital health modernization project, which has faced setbacks and delays.
Half of U.S. hospitals lack maternity wards as Medicaid cuts loom: report
Nearly half of U.S. hospitals are now without obstetric services, according to a new report, and closures could worsen as Medicaid cuts threaten hospital finances.
Top Democrat investigates No Surprises arbiters
Rep. Frank Pallone sent oversight letters to six arbiters requesting information on how they decide awards, how they’re paid and more. His office is also in talks with other arbiters, but they’ve been more responsive, a staffer said.
Trinity Health to lay off 557 IT workers
It’s the second wave of layoffs at the nonprofit this year. Trinity said financial pressures and increasingly complex technology requirements were driving it to outsource some tech roles.
UnitedHealthcare expects to be ‘very competitive’ in Medicare Advantage next year, CFO says
The insurer is still working on strategies to ensure its MA markets remain as profitable as possible, but it’s confident in its posture heading into 2027 open enrollment, Wayne DeVeydt said Wednesday.
Mass General Brigham health plan drops MA coverage for Dana-Farber patients
The contract lapse comes as the health system and cancer institute wind down a decades-old partnership.
Cambia, Arkansas Blue Cross affiliation moves ahead
No assets are changing hands as a result of the deal, which is expected to close this October with Cambia assuming control of the Arkansas Blue plan’s operations.
Why leading Medicare Advantage plans are rethinking care transitions
The key to better Star Ratings extends beyond the hospital stay.