Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Insurer Shake-Up: Small Plans Surge, Big Players Struggle with Jakob Emerson

May 07, 2025

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss surprising Q1 trends in the insurance market, including the rise of niche health plans and challenges facing major players like UnitedHealth and Aetna. They also dive into a DOJ lawsuit against major insurers over alleged Medicare Advantage kickback schemes.