Industry Voices—VBC won the policy argument. Now it must deliver
Value-based care has largely won the policy debate in American healthcare. Across Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance, payment...
Omada signs on with Optum Rx’s GLP-1 management program
Omada Health has signed on with Optum Rx to participate in its Weight Engage program, furthering the company’s ability to...
Cigna posts $1.65B in profit in Q1 earnings beat
The Cigna Group beat the Street on both earnings and revenue in the first quarter of 2026, posting $1.65 billion...
On Capitol Hill, hospital CEOs give ground on site neutrality
Health system CEOs faced an airing of grievances Tuesday from House Ways and Means Committee members over rising healthcare costs...
Bill would increase oversight of Medicare Advantage plans
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives proposed bipartisan legislation Monday aimed at strengthening Medicare Advantage plan oversight to ensure...
A look at large employers’ top healthcare concerns
The Purchaser Business Group on Health has released new data that highlights some of the key healthcare priorities of its...
A look at Evernorth’s new facility, specialty pharmacy strategy
In late October, Evernorth opened a new specialty pharmacy and distribution facility in Newark, Delaware, with the goal of making...
Proposed CMS rule would set prior auth deadlines for drugs
The Trump administration has issued a proposed rule that aims to significantly overhaul prior authorization for pharmaceuticals. Through the Interoperability...
Satisfaction with payer apps improves with familiarity: JD Power
Consumer experiences with insurers’ digital platforms improve as they become more familiar with the tools, and supporting uptake offers a...
A look at 3 years of Blue Shield of California’s Virtual Blue
Blue Shield of California’s Virtual Blue plan continues to see positive results for enrolled members, including an overall 7% to...
