Humana's decision to lay off roughly 500 employees struck a chord with Becker's Hospital Review payer issues readers this week.
The following were among this week's most-viewed payer issues stories on Becker's Hospital Review.
1. Humana to lay off about 500 workers
Louisville, Ky.-based Humana will lay off about 500 workers by April 3 as it scales back its home health division's workforce.
2. Aetna, Anthem, Cigna signal changes to 2018 ACA exchanges
Three of the nation's largest health insurers are contemplating what their 2018 ACA exchange footprints will look like in light of potential changes to federal regulations and market stability.
3. Judge blocks $54B Anthem-Cigna deal
A U.S. District Court judge sided with the Justice Department and blocked Indianapolis-based Anthem's proposed $54 billion acquisition of Bloomfield, Conn.-based Cigna on grounds the combined insurer would harm consumers and impede innovation.
4. 25 things to know about UnitedHealth Group
Here are 25 things to know about UnitedHealth Group, which operates the largest single health insurer in the U.S.
5. How the 'big 5' payers performed financially in Q4
The five largest U.S. health insurers — Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group — saw a range of financial results in the fourth quarter of 2016.