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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 11 MIN

Navigating Payer Challenges and Out-of-Network Policies with Jakob Emerson

from Becker’s Healthcare Podcast · host Becker's Healthcare

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, breaks down the latest trends in the payer landscape, including pharmacy benefit management, health system cost pressures, and Anthem’s new 10% penalty on out-of-network claims. He also highlights the recent debate between Mark Cuban and PBM leaders on industry transparency and rising pharmaceutical costs.

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