Oct. 10 - How payers fared in 2026 MA star ratings | California cracks down on private equity
California is the latest state to enact tougher restrictions on private equity in healthcare; Amazon Pharmacy to launch prescription kiosks at One Medical clinics
The CMS quietly released anticipated star ratings data Thursday night. Humana and Aetna saw enrollment in highly rated plans fall, while Elevance’s and Centene’s stars improved and UnitedHealthcare’s stayed stable.
The new law prohibits financial firms from having a hand in medical decisions, including determining how many patients clinicians see per hour or what diagnostic tests are appropriate.
The kiosks will dispense common medications like blood pressure drugs or inhalers at five Los Angeles area clinics starting in December. Amazon will begin expanding them to other locations next year.
