Payers had a wild year, and 2026 is shaping up to be just as dramatic, particularly for those offering government plans within Medicare, Medicaid, and the health insurance marketplace. Marketplace insurers hiked up 2026 premiums an average of 26%, per KFF, and are expecting a huge drop in enrollees. Meanwhile, already-high medical costs could rise further, and AI is majorly changing patient, provider, and payer relationships. Healthcare Brew asked executives at leading insurance companies and other industry experts about what they’re expecting in 2026.
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Source: https://www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2025/12/02/payer-experts-leaders-thinking-2026