Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


ACA Rate Hikes, Payer Losses, and UnitedHealth’s Expanding Empire with Jakob Emerson

July 25, 2025

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down major shifts in the payer market including soaring ACA premium proposals, earnings cuts across major insurers, and a deep dive into UnitedHealth’s vast and complex corporate structure.