Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Medicare Advantage Shakeup: UnitedHealth Struggles, Humana Holds Strong

July 30, 2025

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down the latest payer market trends. They explore Humana’s improved earnings outlook and strategic pullbacks, contrasted with UnitedHealth’s rising costs, leadership turnover, and major challenges across multiple business lines.