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- 2026-06-16 hiring David Cordani is stepping down as CEO of The Cigna Group and transitioning to executive chairman, with Brian Evanko taking over as CEO. source
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Insurers Denied Over 12% of Prior Authorizations in Government Health Plans
A recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that health insurers denied a significant portion of prior authorization requests for treatments and procedures across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and AC…
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Oscar Health reports strong Q2 profit amid rising membership and falling costs
Oscar Health has reported a significant profit for the second quarter, earning $361 million and surpassing $1 billion in net income for the first half of the year. This financial success is attributed to a rise in healt…
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Privacy is not dead but under threat from data processing
Privacy is not dead, but it is under threat from the increasing use of automated systems that process personal data without context or nuance. The argument that "it's all out there anyway" is dangerous because scattered…
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US healthcare grapples with high GLP-1 costs amid surging demand · 1 source tracked
The U.S. healthcare system faces a significant challenge balancing the high cost of GLP-1 medications with their proven effectiveness in treating chronic diseases like obesity. Spending on these drugs has surged dramati…
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Obamacare premiums to rise 14% in 2027 amid affordability concerns
Obamacare premiums are projected to increase by 14% in 2027, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit hikes. This rise is attributed to increasing medical and prescription drug costs, including GLP-1 treatmen…
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Gyms emerge as Gen Z's new social hub, outpacing VC investment
Gyms and health clubs are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with Americans making nearly 7 billion visits in 2025, a record high. This trend is particularly strong among Gen Z, who are increasingly using these fa…
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Cigna invests $100M in AI pharmacy program amid specialty drug boom
Cigna's Evernorth is investing $100 million into a new AI-powered pharmacy program, "Pharmacy Forward," aimed at improving clinical care and patient outcomes. This investment is part of a broader trend of significant ca…
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Cigna's Evernorth invests $100M in AI-powered specialty pharmacy
The Cigna Group's Evernorth division is investing $100 million through 2028 to develop an AI-powered specialty pharmacy program. This initiative, named "Pharmacy Forward," aims to enhance patient access to and experienc…
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Abarca and LucyRx merge to challenge PBM giants amid regulatory pressure
Pharmacy benefit managers Abarca Health and LucyRx are merging to form Healthcare Revolution Partners, aiming to create an alternative to the three largest PBMs in the U.S. This consolidation comes amid increased regula…
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Abarca Health and LucyRx merge to challenge PBM giants
Abarca Health and LucyRx, two independent pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies, have announced their merger to create a new entity that will serve as an alternative to the three largest PBMs in the U.S. The combi…
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Cigna CEO David Cordani Steps Down After 17 Years
David Cordani is stepping down as CEO of The Cigna Group after a 17-year tenure, during which he grew the company's annual revenue from $18 billion to $275 billion. He will transition to the role of executive chairman, …
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Health plans balk at paying for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
Health plans and employers are increasingly hesitant to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss due to high costs and patient discontinuation rates. A new report indicates that nearly half of employers not currently covering …
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US lawmakers propose breaking up PBM-owned pharmacies
A bipartisan legislative proposal, the Patients Before Monopolies Act, aims to break up vertically integrated healthcare companies that own both pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and retail pharmacies. If enacted, compan…
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UnitedHealthcare cuts prior approvals for pediatric patients
UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the US, is significantly reducing prior authorization requirements for children under 18. This initiative aims to eliminate administrative hurdles for many diagnostic serv…
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Health Insurers Face Lower Costs But ACA Subsidy Expiration Looms
Health insurers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna are currently experiencing lower patient costs, leading to improved financial performance and stock increases. However, this positive trend may be short-lived due to poten…
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Sierra raises $950M at $15B valuation for AI-driven customer experience transformation
Sierra, an AI company focused on customer experience, has secured $950 million in funding at a $15 billion valuation. The investment, led by Tiger Global and GV, will support Sierra's goal of becoming the standard for A…