STAT+: Aetna’s ACA hospital prices, and a new Cigna deal

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You’re reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Adobe By Bob HermanMarch 2, 2026 Business of Health Care Reporter Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. Try this extremely fun color game. How good are you at remembering and then creating a color you see? (I got 36.73/50 — not good.) Color me impressed with all the tips and feedback you’re sending: [email protected]. Aetna paid higher prices on ACA plans Courtesy: Serif Health Aetna, the health insurance subsidiary of CVS Health, stopped selling Affordable Care Act plans this year. The company said its ACA members had too many medical claims, with CEO David Joyner noting last year, “There is not a near- or long-term pathway for Aetna to materially improve its position in this product.” STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Business of Health Care Reporter Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.