Some limits on how the assessments are used might be justified to ensure Medicare Advantage plans aren’t overpaid, researchers wrote.| 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
Brian Thompson’s death set off a flood of darkly celebratory social media posts offset by solemn remembrances from his peers and other healthcare leaders.| Healthcare Dive
The CMS proposed a 0.2% dip in MA rates. However, analysts said regulators will likely improve the payment rate in the final notice.| Healthcare Dive
Despite the uncertainty, the insurer reaffirmed its earnings outlook for 2025.| 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
Despite heavy lobbying, insurers failed to see MA rates improve in the final rule, which codified a 0.16% decrease to benchmark funding.| Healthcare Dive