Jakob Emerson on Medicare Advantage Shifts and Payer Market Disruption
Jakob Emerson on Medicare Advantage Shifts and Payer Market Disruption  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Thu Mar 05 2026
Description: In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, breaks down the latest Medicare Advantage enrollment trends, including slowing overall growth, major gains for regional and system owned plans, and mounting federal scrutiny of large insurers. He explores what CMS actions, risk adjustment settlements, and market exits mean for payers, providers, and the future of the program.