CMS 2027 Star Ratings: Humana rises, Alignment slips as bonus stakes come into view
Humana rose after its main plan regained 4 stars; Alignment fell as its biggest plan dropped to 3.5.
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AxoGen Stock Jumps as Cigna Adds Coverage for Avance Nerve Graft in Breast Reconstruction
AxoGen shares rose after Cigna will cover its nerve graft from Apr 2026, helping more patients get nerve repair after surgery.
Insurer Stocks Soar After CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Payments
CMS boosts 2027 Medicare payments 2.5%, giving insurers $13B+, keeping plans stable and seniors’ benefits solid. Stocks jump.
Trump Administration Proposes Near-Flat Medicare Advantage Rates, Disappointing Insurers
Trump's CMS proposes minimal 0.09% Medicare payment increase for 2027, far below Wall Street's 4-6% expectations, while eliminating controversial billing practices.
Cigna Warns of Profit Pressure as It Overhauls Pharmacy Benefits Model
Cigna Group expects margin pressure in pharmacy benefits over two years as it phases out drug rebates and renews major contracts with lower profit margins.
Molina Healthcare Cuts Full-Year Outlook After Marketplace Weakness
Molina Healthcare drastically lowered its 2025 profit outlook, blaming unexpectedly high medical costs, especially in its Marketplace (Obamacare) business.