CI (US)


November 19, 2024

Healthcare Extenders in FY25 Spending Bill: What Is Likely, Unlikely or Toss-Up?

By Beth Steindecker

With likelihood growing that Congress focuses on emergency spending and a short-term continuing resolution funding the government into Q1 next year during this lame duck period, we expect that translates to Congress punting on nearly-annual,…

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October 21, 2024

Managed Care Policy Puts and Takes

By Beth Steindecker

Key Takeaways: We remain optimistic about the long-term policy outlook for the managed care industry, despite the puts and takes for different business lines associated with the outcome of the upcoming elections on Nov. 5….

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October 8, 2024

Negative Tone Ahead for Medicare Advantage Stars While Awaiting CY25 Awards

By Beth Steindecker

Key Takeaways: Developments involving Humana (HUM) and UnitedHealth (UNH) last week show CMS remains intent on limiting the financial “largesse” insurers receive in its Medicare Advantage (MA)/Part D (PDP) star rating quality bonus program by…

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