Confidently Navigate Health Plan Turbulence in 2026

Cost pressures, new federal mandates, and shifting risk pools demand proactive strategy.

Political changes and uncertainty, combined with rising healthcare costs are reshaping the healthcare payer landscape, tightening regulations and amplifying pressure across all lines of business. To succeed in 2026, health plan leaders must adapt quickly and decisively. 

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In this outlook, AArete’s healthcare payer leadership share actionable insights to help you manage rising care costs, leverage AI for efficiency, and stabilize membership amid change. 

• Balance member experience and medical costs amid drug inflation and provider shortages 
• Use AI to streamline claims, contracting, and verification workflows 
• Anticipate and mitigate risk pool disruption from Medicaid and ACA churn 
• Reinforce retention and pricing strategies for higher-acuity populations 
• Prepare for five emerging trends from behavioral health to cybersecurity 

You’ll learn how leading payers are managing uncertainty, modernizing operations, and building resilience for the year ahead.