Star ratings bonuses reached $12.8 billion, according to the KFF, as the Medicare program faces a growing spending crisis.| Healthcare Dive
Only 25% of Humana members will be in plans with four stars or above next year, down from 94% this year, the insurer disclosed last week. The downgrade could wipe out Humana’s profits in 2026.| Healthcare Dive
Despite challenges in Medicaid and MA, major insurers still posted large earnings in the second quarter — many helped by health services divisions.| Healthcare Dive
The insurer also lowered its expectations for Medicare Advantage membership growth this year to below the industry average.| Healthcare Dive
The insurer on Wednesday joined its peers in slamming proposed MA payment rates as insufficient given the dogged increase in medical costs.| Healthcare Dive
The big question coming out of the health insurance earnings season is how much elevated utilization among seniors is carrying over into 2024.| Healthcare Dive