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Why member experience, healthcare costs are key for payers
Healthcare payers need to focus on broad issues like benefit design, engagement and digital strategies as they tailor a better member experience.
Gutting ACA no-cost coverage to affect millions, mostly women
Nearly 1 in 3 adults with employer-sponsored health insurance received ACA no-cost coverage of preventive services threatened by a pending legal challenge, according to a study.
Digital member experience, app use low among health plans
Digital member experience trails other service sectors as health plan beneficiaries flag problems like poor navigation and information access.
Medicaid work requirements might spur 5M in coverage losses
Experts say complex documentation requirements might cause those meeting Medicaid work requirement criteria to lose their coverage.
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Latest News
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CMS ends federal funding for state Medicaid DSHPs, DSIPs
CMS indicated that DHSPs and DSIPs go beyond the scope of Medicaid services and therefore do not warrant federal funding.
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CMS releases CY 2026 Medicare Advantage payment policies
The CY 2026 Rate Announcement included higher-than-expected Medicare Advantage payments to plans next year and continued the phase-in of risk adjustment model changes.
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CMS: Medicare Part D will not cover GLP-1s for weight loss
CMS did not provide many details about its decision to reverse proposed Medicare Part D coverage for GLP-1s for weight loss.
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ACA Marketplace enrollment hits record-high 24.3M enrollees
ACA Marketplace enrollment soared in 2024 in large part due to enhanced subsidies making premiums less costly for consumers.
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Average monthly Medicare Part D premiums jump 24%
Medicare Part D premiums and deductibles rose significantly during a particularly disruptive annual enrollment period, eHealth found.
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Medicaid cuts could spark $95B in state GDPs in 2026
Medicaid cuts could result in hundreds of thousands fewer healthcare jobs and billions in state and local tax revenue.
Features
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How employers can promote preventive healthcare for members
Employers should examine their benefits, including those they don’t use, to assess how they can promote preventive healthcare access among employees.
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How companies find solutions to employer GLP-1 coverage
Employer GLP-1 coverage has serious cost barriers, but some companies are turning to technology vendors to provide a comprehensive approach to access.
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Employers seek healthcare price transparency to control costs
Navigate rising costs by leveraging healthcare price transparency, direct provider contracts and data access, despite ongoing challenges for employers.
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What does member experience mean for health payers?
A better member experience is key for health payers working to improve consumer loyalty and support their financial bottom lines.