ACA Rate Hikes, Payer Losses, and UnitedHealth’s Expanding Empire with Jakob Emerson
ACA Rate Hikes, Payer Losses, and UnitedHealth’s Expanding Empire with Jakob Emerson  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Fri Jul 25 2025
Description: 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.