ACAP Webinar: Thursday, July 24th | 2:00PM EST

July 9, 2025

medicaid

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound surge in popularity for treating diabetes and obesity, Medicaid programs across the U.S. are grappling with unprecedented financial and policy challenges. With patients paying upwards of $11,000 annually for a year supply, and Medicaid spending on these drugs skyrocketing from $577 million in 2019 to nearly $4 billion in 2023, health plans are under immense pressure to balance access, equity and sustainability.

Join Evernorth’s panel of experts from Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services for a discussion on key topics including GLP-1 utilization trends, state-by-state insights, ROI and value assessment and formulary management strategies. REGISTER NOW!

perspectives

Americans continue to be satisfied with employer-sponsored coverage

A new national survey commissioned by AHIP finds American workers hold consistently positive views of employer-sponsored health coverage, with nearly 9 in 10 expressing satisfaction with their plans and a decisive 96% valuing the financial security their coverage provides. Workers view employer-provided coverage as integral to their employment decisions, with 68% ranking health insurance as […]
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April 15, 2026

EGWP marketplace medicaid Medicare

Solutions

AHIP and BCBSA provide progress update on prior authorization commitments

On April 7, The Cigna Group joined other health plans in announcing an update on the industry’s progress implementing the voluntary prior authorization commitments made in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and CMS last year. Since June 2025, participating health plans have eliminated 11% of prior authorizations across a range of […]
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April 15, 2026

EGWP marketplace medicaid Medicare

legislation

Washington lawmakers pass tax increase impacting insurers

Since returning in January, Washington lawmakers have been busy advancing a variety of tax increases to help manage significant budget shortfalls and introduce new revenue streams. One new source of revenue approved by both the Senate and House and included in the state’s budget is HB 2487, which removes a tax exemption for health plan-affiliated […]
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April 15, 2026

EGWP marketplace medicaid Medicare

ACAP Webinar Replay: Weighing the Costs of GLP-1s in Medicaid

Missed our recent webinar with Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)? You can now access the recording to learn about key GLP-1 topics including utilization and spending trends among youth and adults, state coverage and reversal considerations, the potential of GLP-1s and sustainability strategies. Watch the Replay!
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September 9, 2025

medicaid

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ACAP Webinar Replay: How Home-Based Care Can Address the Clinical and SDOH Needs of a Diverse Patient Population

Did you miss our recent webinar with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)? Don’t worry, you can access the full replay now! Watch to learn recommendations for incorporating an integrated home care model in health plan programs from Brendan Kerrigan and Dr. Cheryl Hilton: https://bit.ly/3yE677G
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August 21, 2024

medicaid Medicare

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ACAP Webinar: July 18th | 1:00PM CT

Join us as we share how to help members get the care and personalized experience they deserve by:
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June 26, 2024

medicaid Medicare

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2023 AHIP Webinar

Creating Better Health Outcomes with Digital Tools and Artificial Intelligence
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December 8, 2023

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Regulated Markets Summit

2023 Key Takeaways Missed the 2023 Regulated Markets Summit, or wish you’d taken better notes? We’ve got you covered with detailed notes from all three days.
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October 2, 2023