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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 20 MIN

Payer Shakeups, Rising Costs and the Future of Employer Health Insurance with Jakob Emerson

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

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director, Becker’s Healthcare, discusses Centene’s exit from the commercial group markets in California and Oregon, rising employer health insurance costs and growing pressure on coverage. He also explores specialty drug spending, AI-driven administrative costs, payer consolidation and the evolving politics of health insurance.

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