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The future of health plans: Three focus areas to transform from untenable position to sustainable impact by 2030

Health plans are entering a defining period. As they grapple with unprecedented operational pressures, their actions now will determine how they will compete in a fundamentally different environment.

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2026 Medicare Advantage supplemental benefit landscape analysis

Explore emerging trends in the Medicare Advantage (MA) supplemental benefit landscape that will shape the years to come.

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Early look at 2026 Medicare Advantage Stars: Ratings stabilize without meaningful improvement

Star ratings are critical to Medicare Advantage plans, given their financial and strategic contributions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly released the 2026 Star ratings data for all contracts.

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Unsustainable? Regional not-for-profit health plans face tough choices over next 2 years

Regional not-for-profit health plans face mounting losses and limited runway. Our analysis shows leaders must act now by pursuing bold turnarounds, mergers, or affiliations to secure their future.

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Reconnecting to strategy: Healthcare organization creates owners’ mindset across workforce

Midwest health org turns sprawling plans into a simple, usable strategy, training 12,000 staff with an owners’ mindset.

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Creating alignment: Healthcare organization connects change to a vision for the future

Healthcare organization aligns workforce on ERP and program changes with a clear strategy and leader toolkits—reducing change fatigue and building support.

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A confident direction: Regional payer leverages research in decision-making for potential affiliation

Regional payer uses custom research to guide potential affiliation—elevating local presence, informing messaging, and securing strong partners.

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Preserving trust: Nonprofit health plan exits MA market with clear, thoughtful communications

Nonprofit health plan exits Medicare Advantage with clear, compassionate communications—minimizing disruption, maintaining trust.

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Next-level payer-provider collaboration can help mitigate the impact of Medicaid cuts

The impending cuts to Medicaid funding will pull at the fabric of US communities, health systems, and payers. But strategic collaboration could help mend—or even prevent—some of the anticipated tears.

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Succeed in value-based care: A P&L strategy drives sustainable results

Health plans that implement VBC programs with clarity and operate with a P&L mindset will drive sustainable profitability—extracting value for members, providers, and their organization.

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