Medicare Advantage Signal Feed
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722 signals
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BCBS Michigan to move 1,400 employees from Detroit office as insurer hones real estate strategy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is moving more than 1,400 employees from its Detroit office in the Renaissance Center to other facilities downtown, the company told Becker’s July 30. “The move will improve the workplace experience for our employees, while enhancing utilization of our existing space, supporting collaboration in a hybrid work environment and […] The post BCBS Michigan to move 1,400 employees from Detroit office as insurer hones real estate strategy appeared first on Becker's...
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans · 20 signals · last 30 days -
Elevance to cut 85 jobs amid D.C. Medicaid exit
Elevance Health is laying off 85 employees in Washington, D.C. as part of its move to exit the district’s Medicaid managed care program. The company said the layoffs will take place between Oct. 2 and July 31, 2027 in regulatory documents filed July 27. In its departure announcement earlier this month, Elevance subsidiary Wellpoint DC […] The post Elevance to cut 85 jobs amid D.C. Medicaid exit appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Elevance WashingtonElevance Health · 11 signals · last 30 days -
Payer CEOs sharpen their attacks on No Surprises arbitration
Another health insurance CEO is taking aim at the No Surprises Act’s arbitration system. “We do support the overall strategic intent of consumer protection from surprise billing. However, we’re seeing some clear abuses of the IDR vehicle in practice,” Cigna Group President and CEO Brian Evanko said on the company’s second-quarter earnings call July 30, […] The post Payer CEOs sharpen their attacks on No Surprises arbitration appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
CignaCigna · 10 signals · last 30 days -
Cigna bumps outlook as Q2 profit reaches $1.7B
The Cigna Group reported a profit of $1.7 billion for the second quarter of 2026, a year-over-year increase of more than 8%, according to a July 30 earnings report. Total revenue reached $71.7 billion for the quarter, up about 7% from the same period in 2025. The company attributed the revenue bump to growth across […] The post Cigna bumps outlook as Q2 profit reaches $1.7B appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
CignaCigna · 10 signals · last 30 days -
Cigna boosts outlook as it posts Q2 beat on earnings, revenue
Cigna is raising its outlook for the year after beating the Street on both earnings and revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
CignaCigna · 10 signals · last 30 days -
Stellarus launches AI-powered health plan customer service representative copilot
CSR Chat provides health plan representatives with real-time guidance and contextual support during member interactions—and is embedded directly in workflows.
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S. 4665, Barring Adversarial Networks and Notorious Extremist Destabilizers in Latin America Act
As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 27, 2026
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Teladoc lowers revenue outlook amid BetterHelp demand headwinds
Demand for the mental health unit’s insurance offering accelerated faster than expected, eating into its cash pay business. The quarter marked an “unfortunate setback” for BetterHelp, one analyst said.
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Cigna’s profits jump thanks to employer-sponsored plans
Cigna increased its 2026 earnings outlook following the second quarter, unbothered by inflated costs for surprise billing dispute resolutions reported by its peer UnitedHealth.
UnitedHealthCignaUnitedHealthcare + Cigna · 44 signals · last 30 days -
Medicare Program; Updates to the Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements; Updates to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List; and Updates to the Required Prior Authorization List
This document announces updates to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes on the Master List. It also announces updates to the HCPCS codes on the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List and the Required Prior Authorization List.
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Banks, Kim introduce stuttering legislation with backing of former NBA player
Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Wednesday introduced legislation that attempts to improve identification and treatment for children who stutter, with an assist from former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The legislation, titled the Kidd’s Stuttering Act, proposes directing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add stuttering and fluency screening...
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
CMS' proposed 340B reimbursement cut—who wins, and who loses?
Disproportionate share hospitals are expected to see a 5.8% net reduction in OPPS revenue under the proposal, while for-profits are expecting a 7.4% net increase, KFF highlighted in a recent analysis of CMS projections.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
FTC sues Hims & Hers over data privacy, billing practices
The Federal Trade Commission, along with Utah and California authorities, sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it misled consumers about privacy, billing and subscription practices.
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CMS ending Medicare Part D subsidy program
The Trump administration announced that it will end a subsidy program that aimed to keep premiums low for Medicare Part D beneficiaries.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
Elevance names chief commercial officer for Carelon
Brad Kirkpatrick will serve as chief commercial officer for Elevance Health’s services business, Carelon, effective Aug. 10. In a July 29 LinkedIn post, Mr. Kirkpatrick said he will bolster the commercial strategy, enrich partnerships and build a more connected experience for clients and health plans. “We’ll focus on delivering innovative solutions, driving sustainable growth and […] The post Elevance names chief commercial officer for Carelon appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer N...
ElevanceElevance Health · 11 signals · last 30 days -
MultiCare, Premera Blue Cross reach preliminary agreement
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has reached an agreement in principle with Premera Blue Cross, the health system told Becker’s July 29. While details of the contract are still being finalized, MultiCare said Premera commercial members will continue having access to care at the system’s hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Washington state. “We value our […] The post MultiCare, Premera Blue Cross reach preliminary agreement appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer Ne...
Blue Cross WashingtonBlue Cross Blue Shield plans · 20 signals · last 30 days -
Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1847-F)
Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1847-F) On July 29, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs) under the IPF Prospective Payment System (PPS) (CMS-1847-F) for fiscal year (FY) 2027. CMS is publishing this final rule consistent with its statutory authority to update Medicare payment policies for IPFs annu...
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS 1843-F)
Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS 1843-F) On July 29, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2027. CMS is publishing this final rule consistent with the legal requirements to update Medicare payment policies for SNFs annually. This...
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
Medicare nursing home pay to rise 2.4%
The final rule also moves up nursing home quality reporting deadlines.
Policy / Regulatory Changes · 67 signals · last 30 days -
FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing customers’ health data
The FTC is alleging that Hims & Hers has shared consumers’ sensitive health information with platforms like Meta and Snap.
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‘Virtually everyone who lost their exchange coverage became an uninsured patient,’ UHS CFO says
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services is seeing almost no offset from commercial coverage as patients drop off the ACA exchanges, CFO Steve Filton said on the for-profit system’s July 28 earnings call. Responding to an analyst question about uncompensated care trends, Mr. Filton said the decline in exchange enrollment during the quarter was […] The post ‘Virtually everyone who lost their exchange coverage became an uninsured patient,’ UHS CFO says appeared first on Becker's Pay...
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UnitedHealthcare, U of Miami Health face network split
University of Miami Health System is set to go out of network with UnitedHealthcare Aug. 1 if the two sides do not reach a new contract. Without an agreement, UHealth’s hospitals, facilities and physicians will be out of network for UnitedHealthcare’s employer-sponsored plans, its Florida Medicaid plan and its ACA plans. A separate contract covers […] The post UnitedHealthcare, U of Miami Health face network split appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
UnitedHealthcare FloridaUnitedHealthcare · 34 signals · last 30 days -
STAT+: Hims misled consumers and violated their privacy, FTC alleges in a lawsuit
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued telehealth company Hims & Hers alleging business practices that agency says misled consumers.
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Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market... The post Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement appeared first on Ways and Means .
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Judge denies Cigna bid to have health data-tracking lawsuit tossed
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that four of the five claims in a lawsuit alleging Cigna violated privacy protections through third-party vendors using tracking technologies on its website can proceed. The complaint dates to May 2025, with the most recent amended complaint from March 2026. Plaintiffs include current and past Cigna policyholders who allege a […] The post Judge denies Cigna bid to have health data-tracking lawsuit tossed appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
Cigna PennsylvaniaCigna · 10 signals · last 30 days