As Rivals Retreat, Alignment Healthcare’s Medicare Advantage Enrollment Jumps

Alignment Healthcare reported its Medicare Advantage enrollment soared 31% compared to last year as larger rivals have retreated from such coverage for older adults.

Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy Launches Employer Venture Using Lilly’s GLP-1 Drugs

Humana’s CenterWell pharmacy will dispense GLP-1 weight loss drugs made by Eli Lilly as part of a new program for employers to help their workers manage obesity.

Broadening Push To Extend Medicare Telehealth Coverage Includes Amazon

A coalition of telehealth providers from Amazon and Hims & Hers to hospital systems is working to extend pandemic-era waivers that allowed Medicare telehealth coverage.

In 2026, Health Insurers To Push Simplicity And Speed Of Approvals

Health insurance companies are expected to hold to their promises in 2026 to “streamline, simplify and reduce” prior authorization, the process of approving medical care.

Obamacare Enrollment Eclipses 15 Million, But Lags Last Year’s Pace

More than 15 million Americans have signed up for 2026 Obamacare coverage, but enrollment lags last year’s pace in new sign-ups with subsidies in limbo before Congress.

City Of Hope Launches National Cancer Clinical Trial Network

City of Hope has launched a national clinical trial network designed to improve cancer care and reach medically-underserved areas of the country.

U.S, Distributes 400 New Residencies As Down Payment On Doctor Shortage

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is distributing a much-needed batch of 400 new Medicare-supported physician residencies to hospitals across the U.S.