Budgeting
The infant feeding support program operates on a $150,000 annual budget.
The three-year elimination of the Medicare Inpatient-Only list began in January with the removal of 285 mostly musculoskeletal procedures, says Allison Oakes, chief research officer for Trilliant.
Site neutral policy changes will cut spending by $290 million in 2026, CMS says.
The average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance reached $17,496 per employee in 2025, a 6% increase.
Margins range from 14.7% for hospitals in the top quartile to -1.8% for hospitals in the bottom quartile.
The company expects its Medicare business to return to growth and for star ratings to recover by 2028.
A non-cash goodwill impairment charge stemming from declining stock prices contributed to the loss.
Evernorth saw adjusted revenues increase 15% compared to the same period in 2024.
Aetna's struggles and a goodwill impairment charge have challenged the company this year.
Just one-third of voters say they trust insurers to look after their best interests.