Where 6 payers’ Medicare Advantage businesses are headed in 2025, per their CEOs

Becker's Healthcare November 19, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Medicare Advantage plans faced several headwinds in 2024, including rising medical costs, declining star ratings and a tougher reimbursement environment.

The CEOs of some insurers say they are positioned to come out of the turbulent year ahead, while others are looking at an uncertain 2025.

Here’s what six payer CEOs said about Medicare Advantage on third-quarter earnings calls:

1. On an Oct. 15 call with investors, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said the company is facing headwinds in 2025, but it will lean into investing in things that will drive the next decade for the company.

That includes further investment in value-based care, Mr. Witty said. The past four presidential administrations have pushed for further development of...

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