UnitedHealth adds former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb to board
UnitedHealth declined to comment on Gottlieb’s appointment, which comes as the company works to improve its relationship with federal regulators.
Cleveland Clinic sees profits jump in Q3
The academic medical system cited strong patient volumes and new Medicare Advantage agreements as driving increased revenue.
Epic, Humana partner to speed patient check-in and coverage verification
The new features automatically share insurance details from more than 800,000 Medicare Advantage enrollees with providers to streamline check-in and verification.
Jury orders Apple to pay Masimo $634M in patent fight
Apple said it plans to appeal the verdict, which could delay Masimo’s collection of the damages by as much as two years, one analyst said.
CommonSpirit continues to operate at a loss
The health system blamed its performance for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on continued payer denials and cost challenges.
States project flat Medicaid enrollment, increased spending as cuts loom: KFF
Total spending in the safety-net insurance program is expected to grow 7.9% in fiscal year 2026, according to the survey. Meanwhile, states are facing significant federal cuts in the wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Medicare premiums set to rise 10% next year, CMS says
The Part B premium hike could have been worse, the Trump administration said. Still, it’s likely to pressure the pocketbooks of millions of seniors, and could drive more into Medicare Advantage plans.
Optum Health names new CEO
Krista Nelson replaces Dr. Patrick Conway, who was appointed as CEO of UnitedHealth’s healthcare delivery unit in June. Conway will stay on as CEO of the company’s broader health services division.
CMS issues guidance on Medicaid provider tax overhaul
The agency has started to lay out how it’ll implement restrictions on the arrangements, which are used by states to finance their share of Medicaid funding, enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Ascension invests over $530M into Tennessee
The projects, which include technology upgrades and expanded capacity initiatives, are designed to meet growing demand for services in the region.