1. UnitedHealth Group posts $4.9B profit in fourth quarter Full story

2. 10 cities hit hardest by inflation Full story

3. BCBS North Carolina appeals decision to award Aetna state health plan contract Full story

4. 35% of adults don't get enough sleep, which can cause poor outcomes and higher healthcare costs. See how health plans can tackle the issue with these simple strategies. 

5. Viewpoint: Turning to Optum won't fix hospital finances Full story

6. Highmark Blue Shield expanding to southeastern Pennsylvania, segment president named Full story

7. CVS 'disappointed' in Medicare Advantage enrollment Full story

8. Illinois fines health system-owned Quartz health plan for mental health parity violations Full story

9. Health plans have tons of data, but many have low member engagement. Learn how some leading health plans foster engaging, personalized member experiences at scale.

10. The biggest buyers of online Medicare Advantage ads Full story

11. 9 ongoing payer-provider contract disputes Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Health plans have tons of data, but many have low member engagement. Learn how some leading health plans foster engaging, personalized member experiences at scale.

2. Half of denials stem from front-end revenue cycle errors. Reverse the trend with tips from this short report. 

3. The Medicare Trust Fund is scheduled to deplete in 2026 and hospitals are already facing skyrocketing debt. Here's the tool your organization needs to prepare for the coming industry shifts.