This week on the FLATLINING Podcast from Fulcrum Strategies, Matthew Handley and Ron Howirgon discuss the failed Cigna / Humana merger and why Wall Street analysts thought it was a bad idea from the start.  They also talk about the potential buyer for Cigna's Medicare Advantage business and why it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of Medicare Advantage plans. Matthew also asks Ron what he's looking at in 2024. The FLATLINING Podcast is a production of Fulcrum Strategies, a provider-focused healthcare consulting company that specializes in making sure providers are being paid fairly by the insurance companies.  Learn more at FSDOC.com. Articles mentioned in this episode: Cigna abandons pursuit of Humana, plans $10 billion share buyback - ReutersCigna pulls out of blockbuster deal to create insurance giant with Humana - The Financial TimesCigna Nears Deal to Offload Medicare Business - The Wall Street JournalCigna, HCSC near deal on Medicare Advantage business: WSJ - Healthcare Dive