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Cigna’s layoffs follow other recent downsizing announcements from health insurers looking to cut costs during an era of heightened medical spending.

The CMS said the regulation should remove barriers to more affordable health plans, like catastrophic coverage, as enrollment on the exchanges falls following the expiration of stronger financial assistance. 

Baxter’s North Cove site made about 60% of the U.S. supply of IV fluids. Hospital demand for IV solutions in the U.S. is lower than before Hurricane Helene, the company said.

The healthcare giant outperformed to close out 2025, and expects its finances to improve further this year. Still, proposed Medicare Advantage rates could be an issue moving forward.