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Executive Briefing

Medicare Advantage enrollment depicts industry at a crossroads

Our 2026 Medicare Advantage competitive enrollment report analyzes trends that depict a market reset. We discuss five key takeaways and actions for health plans. 

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Executive Briefing

Medicare Advantage health plan outlook for 2027

Against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty, Medicare Advantage leaders are prioritizing resilience through transformation, with cautious optimism for the year ahead.

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States are staying the course on health equity policy: Three ways health plans can align

States continue to advance health equity despite federal uncertainty. Learn how payers can align strategy, operations, and partnerships to improve outcomes and protect margins.

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Medicaid procurement outlook: Trends, delays, and what’s next

The next procurement wave represents a pivotal reset for managed care. MCO success will depend less on speed and more on sustained performance, risk management, and measurable value.

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A shared vision: Independent Health, MVP Health Care partner to advance member health

Independent Health and MVP Health Care join forces to advance member health through a shared vision of better care and stronger communities.

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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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Executive Briefing

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.