Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Jakob Emerson on Payer Industry Turmoil and the Fallout from Medicaid Cuts

July 03, 2025

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s, unpacks the political and financial ripple effects of the GOP reconciliation bill. He also shares insights into major concerns for payers like Centene and UnitedHealthcare, looming Medicaid and ACA enrollment losses, and the long-term implications for healthcare access, hospitals, and insurers alike.